Field Yates has carved out a space at ESPN that few analysts manage to hold—sitting right at the intersection of fantasy football, draft coverage, and NFL studio analysis. Starting out back in 2012, he went from assisting Mike Reiss (who served as a mentor to Yates) and blogging on the side to becoming a central figure on Fantasy Football Now and Fantasy Focus Football . More than a decade later, his presence stretches across ESPN’s platforms. Think of TV hits, podcasts, written analysis, and social media.

By 2024, Yates wasn’t just part of the conversation; he was helping lead it. Stepping into a larger role on draft coverage, he co-hosted First Draft while anchoring ESPN’s live NFL Draft broadcasts—blending front-office insight with an approachable on-air style. Long story short:

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