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The final Big Board of the 2011 NFL draft is finally here, with Patrick Peterson quite near where he began -- near the top of the board. Other contenders for the top spot include Von Miller, A.J. Green, Marcell Dareus and Nick Fairley.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2011

A.J. Green has been perhaps the steadiest player on the Big Board in the past year. He moves up this week and is a legitimate contender to be the No. 1 pick overall, if the Panthers want to work with the quarterbacks they have.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2011

Jake Locker had a terrible season based on the standards of a potential No. 1 overall pick, but since it ended he's been making up ground with NFL scouts and personnel people.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2011

There's a rise in the market for offensive linemen but a dip in the market for quarterbacks on Mel Kiper's latest Big Board.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2011

The current Big Board undergoes another notable shift, as we have a new No. 2 overall player, and an offensive lineman has cracked the top 10 for the first time all season.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2011

The current Big Board doesn't have any offensive lineman with a rating that makes them a great value in the top 10. But that could change.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2011

The current Big Board shows that quarterbacks could be drafted higher than they rate in terms of overall value.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2011

With combine results now reflected on the Big Board, the next wave of moves will come as a result of evaluations from pro day performances, which are just getting under way.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2011

Jake Locker and Ryan Mallett still aren't back on the Big Board, but another quarterback is safely back in the Top 10. A couple of newcomers from the Big 12 and Big 10, respectively, have been added to the mix.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2011

Both Jake Locker and Ryan Mallett still aren't back on the Big Board, but another quarterback is safely back in the Top 10. A couple of newcomers from the Big 12 and Big 10, respectively, have been added to the mix.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2011

Both Jake Locker and Ryan Mallett still aren't back on the Big Board, but another quarterback is safely back in the Top 10. A couple of newcomers from the Big 12 and Big 10, respectively, have been added to the mix.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2011

On the latest Big Board, both Jake Locker and Ryan Mallett are not in the picture. According to Mel Kiper, both have to prove to scouts that their talent can outweigh some significant concerns.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2011

On the latest Big Board, Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley has risen to the top of the overall rankings. As a versatile lineman in a league that craves the trait, Fairley should be atop plenty of draft charts at this point.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2011

On the latest Big Board, Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley has risen to the top of the overall rankings. As a versatile lineman in a league that craves the trait, Fairley should be atop plenty of draft charts at this point.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2011

In the wake of Andrew Luck's decision to stay at Stanford, the Big Board shifts. Here is the latest on where Mel Kiper has the 2011 NFL draft's top prospects.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2011

This is Mel Kiper's latest Big Board, for the week of Jan. 5. The biggest news on this board revolves around the rise of Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert. But he's not the only riser.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2011