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As the NFL draft gets closer we'll spend plenty of time discussing offensive and defensive line prospects. The Minnesota Vikings have an obvious need for a left tackle. The Detroit Lions need a succession plan for left tackle Jeff Backus, and the Gre...

Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay break down the players in the trenches in the 2011 NFL draft....

While I suspect the Texans and Titans will be preoccupied addressing other concerns, a wide receiver in the first three rounds wouldn't be a surprise for any of the four AFC South teams. Each of them can use an additional weapon. But I do rank ...

Half our teams are in the market for a quarterback. The Titans' need qualifies as more pressing, as they don't have a guy under contract who can start on opening day. The Jaguars might stick with David Garrard for a while, but are long overdue to fin...

Those who are hoping the Minnesota Vikings draft a quarterback this spring will be interested in the debut of ESPN's Draft Lab with Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay. On Monday, the pair broke down their top five quarterbacks in the video below. (For wha...

Welcome to SportsNation! On Friday, Scouts Inc.'s NFL draft expert Todd McShay stops by to chat about the draft. McShay and Mel Kiper debate the top players in "Draft Lab." So far, they have touched on the trenches, running backs, quarterbacks and...

Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay give you their top wide receivers and tight ends in the upcoming NFL Draft....

K.C. Joyner evaluates UCLA DT Brian Price. In a lot of ways, Price compares favorably to Ndamukong Suh, who many believe will go No. 1 overall this year (so that's a good thing). In two very key ways, though, he falls far short.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2010

KC Joyner breaks down Ole Miss QB Jevan Snead's season and reports that Snead's physical gifts keep him a viable NFL prospect even after a poor statistical performance in his junior season.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2010

K.C. Joyner breaks down Georgia Tech defensive stud Derrick Morgan. After one tape viewing, Joyner thought he was similar to Ndamukong Suh (for real). After a few more, he realized there were some drawbacks -- specifically, two of 'em.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2010

K.C. Joyner evaluates 2010 NFL draft entrant Dan Williams and concludes that while the Tennessee DL is wildly inconsistent, the potential makes him a good risk for a team that can motivate the big man.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2009

K.C. Joyner evaluates 2010 NFL draft entrant Bruce Campbell, late of the Maryland Terrapins. His take? Excellent run blocker -- he wins an other-worldly percentage of his POA blocks -- but the pass-blocking could use a bit of work.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

KC Joyner evaluates Rutgers OL Anthony Davis' NFL Draft prospects. While Davis' domination of George Selvie this season was excellent, the overall product is quite inconsistent -- especially footwork in second-level blocking.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

KC Joyner has been doing his Draft Lab series on ESPN Insider for months. He finally evaluates the pro stock of 2010's ultimate wild card: now-legendary Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow. First round ... or fifth? Check it out.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

KC Joyner turns his scouting eye and metrics to Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh, considered by many to be the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Mr. Joyner agrees with the masses -- although Suh does have one weakness in the pass rush.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

KC Joyner turns his scouting eye (and tape deck) to Crimson Tide LB Rolando McClain. He finds what many have found: off-the-charts physical gifts. However, there are two key concerns that could hinder McClain at the next level.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009