Tennessee's Mayo making move up Top 25 Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comTennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo continues to impress me as he rises on my Top 25 Big Board. He does everything well and could be a top-20 pick in next month's NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2008
Oregon's Stewart could fall in draft following surgery
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comDurability issues have once again caught up with Oregon's Jonathan Stewart, who might fall out of the first round in April's NFL draft following turf toe surgery.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008
Big Board calm before NFL draft storm
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comRunning back Darren McFadden remains No. 1 on the Top 25 Big Board, but will he be a top-five pick in April's NFL draft?
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2008
A bit mechanical, but Rodgers impressed before '05 draft
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comAlthough somewhat mechanical at times, Aaron Rodgers impressed Mel Kiper Jr. heading into the 2005 NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008Rodgers-Cromartie continues climb, Mayo debuts on Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comDominique Rodgers-Cromartie continues to rise on my Top 25 Big Board, while Tennessee junior linebacker Jerod Mayo makes his Big Board debut.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008
Kiper projected Favre to go 21st overall in '91 draft
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comMel Kiper gave Brett Favre and Dan McGwire identical grades in his 1991 "Draft Report." While McGwire went 16th overall to Seattle, Favre dropped to the second round, where the Atlanta Falcons took him with the 33rd overall pick.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2008Rodgers-Cromartie's stock continues to rise on Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comDominique Rodgers-Cromartie made the most of his opportunities, both at the Senior Bowl and NFL combine. Now the Division I-AA cornerback has the potential to be a first-round pick in the NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008
Arkansas' junior backfield debuts on Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comJunior running back Darren McFadden is the No. 1 prospect on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board. However, that doesn't necessarily mean he thinks the Arkansas running back will be the top pick in April's NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008
Big Board will change with the addition of underclassmen
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comGlenn Dorsey remains the No. 1 player on the top 25 Big Board, but will that be the case once juniors are added into the equation?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2008
Speedsters Johnson, Avery debut on top 25 Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comThere have been several standout performances during the bowl season, highlighted by three seniors who proved they belong on my top 25 Big Board.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2008
Hall, Doucet return while offensive linemen debut on Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comComing off a record-setting performance against Tennessee in which he had 13 receptions, Alabama's DJ Hall makes a return to the Big Board. Also, after missing five games with an injury, LSU's Early Doucet returns following a strong performance against Auburn.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007
Cal's Hawkins debuts in a big way on Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comLavelle Hawkins found a home at Cal in Jeff Tedford's offense, and he's proven to be one of the top wide receivers in the nation, writes Mel Kiper.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007
Ryan has Eagles flying high; LSU's Jackson debuts on board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comBoston College's Matt Ryan, my current frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, has moved to the top of the senior class at the quarterback position, moving ahead of Louisville's Brian Brohm and Kentucky's Andre' Woodson.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007
Hills, Robertson debut on Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comWith the addition of Georgia Tech's Darrell Robertson, there are now nine defensive lineman on my Top 25 Big Board.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007
Combine workouts next hurdle in draft process
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comFebruary will be a quiet month for Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board, but expect a lot of movement in March once the NFL combine (Feb. 21-27) and individual workouts conclude.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2007
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