Kim Kiper: Who is Mel Kiper’s wife?

Kim Kiper is the wife of well known analyst covering American football for ESPN Mel Kiper.

Kim’s husband Mel Kiper has appeared on ESPN’s annual NFL draft coverage since 1984, providing in-depth information on the nation’s potential draft picks.

According to Mel, Ernie Accorsi, the general manager of the Baltimore Colts, encouraged him to become a draft analyst.

Mel Kiper said that Accorsi told him that there was a market for draft information and suggested that Kiper convert his analysis into a business.

Mel Kiper’s wife Kim assists him in running Mel Kiper Enterprises from their Baltimore home.

Kim and Mel Kiper have been married since 1989 and they have one daughter together.

Kim’s husband Mel has also made appearances in some video games;

1. Kiper voices a draft expert in ESPN NFL 2K5 and is “unlockable” as a free agent longsnapper.
2. Kiper appears in NFL Head Coach as a draft expert.
3. Kiper appears in Madden NFL 07 and 08 during the pre-draft workout period.