Five to watch from MAC West teams
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comESPN.com's Mel Kiper lists the five most important players from each team in the Mid-American Conference's West division.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2005
MAC QB tradition continues in West
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderThe MAC's quarterback tradition continues in 2004 with Northern Illinois' Josh Haldi and Toledo's Bruce Radkowski.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2004
Mel's Matchups: Week 11
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comMel Kiper analyzes the key individual matchups of CFB Week 11 with regard to 2010 NFL draft stock, specifically focusing on Bryan Bulaga vs. Cameron Heyward in Iowa-OSU, but pulling out seven other battles to keep an eye on.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Kiper's top 5 by position: Seniors
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comLooking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks his top five seniors by position.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009
Draft yields quantity, and plenty of quality, for Chiefs
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN.comThe Kansas City Chiefs came into the NFL draft with almost as many needs as they had picks. Their draft started with No. 5 pick Glenn Dorsey and continued to get better.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008
Battle in trenches one to watch in Ohio State-Michigan
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comThe premier matchup in the Ohio State-Michigan game will be Wolverines senior left tackle Jake Long against the Buckeyes' defensive end duo of Vernon Gholston and Cameron Heyward.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007
Can Michigan keep momentum going against 'Linebacker U'?
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comIf Michigan is going to get back to .500, the Wolverines have to run the ball against Penn State like they did against Notre Dame. However, the Nittany Lions have a pair of linebackers who will determine the effectiveness of Michigan's ground game.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007
Texans, Titans did little to address needs on offense
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN.comDraft expert Mel Kiper Jr. grades the drafts of all 32 NFL teams.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007
Russell to Raiders at No. 1
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderLSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell still tops Mel Kiper's first-round projection for the 2007 NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2007
Big Board calm before the (underclassmen) storm
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comThe names are the same on this week's Top 25 Big Board, but expect major changes once the NFL officially releases the list of underclassmen who have declared for April's draft.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2007
Hawaii's Alama-Francis a late bloomer
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comOriginally recruited to play basketball, Hawaii defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis is a rising star in the senior class and makes his debut on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2006
LSU's Davis takes game to next level
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comCraig Davis has always been a reliable wide receiver for LSU. Then, in the second half of the season, Davis took his performance to a new level.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006
Ohio State's Smith debuts on Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comOn the verge of winning the Heisman Trophy, Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith makes his debut on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2006
Ugoh, Kalil, McBride debut on Top 25 Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comArkansas offensive tackle Tony Ugoh has the upside that offensive line coaches in the NFL are looking for, and he makes his debut this week on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2006
Johnson, Bowe debut on Top 25 Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comSafety Michael Johnson came into his own at Arizona late last season. He's one of the fastest safeties in the country and makes his debut this week on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2006
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