Redskins help their QB; Titans' RB pick puzzling
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN.comMel Kiper looks at some of the better moves, as well as the questionable ones, from the first two rounds of the NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008
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
Dorsey remains at top of Big Board as draft day approaches
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comThe Top 25 Big Board remains the same as last week, with Glenn Dorsey residing at the top spot. But will the LSU defensive tackle be the No. 1 pick in this month's NFL draft?
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008
Matt Ryan might not be only QB drafted in first round
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comDelaware QB Joe Flacco finally cracked Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board, and don't be surprised if he's a first-round pick in this month's NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008
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