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Darren McFadden is the No. 1 prospect in the 2008 NFL draft, but Glenn Dorsey might fill the biggest need for the Miami Dolphins. Then how come Matt Ryan could be the No. 1 overall pick?

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008

Despite all the talk, ESPN's Mel Kiper still projects Eli Manning as the No. 1 overall selection in the NFL draft, no matter which team is picking.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2004

Mel's latest mailbag continues to break down the Drew Henson situation and rates several college players.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2004

Eli Manning, Larry Fitzgerald and Ben Roethlisberger look like the top three picks in the 2004 NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2004

Two more juniors debut on my Big Board after declaring for the NFL draft: RB Steven Jackson and CB DeAngelo Hall. QB Eli Manning remains No. 1.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2003

Junior RB Kevin Jones, who has declared for the draft, enters my Big Board at No. 8. QB Eli Manning remains No. 1.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2003

Mel Kiper Jr. takes draft-related questions on quarterbacks Rod Rutherford and Asad Abdul-Khaliq, the best blocking backs in the draft and others.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2003

There's a new No. 1 on my Big Board: Ole Miss QB Eli Manning, who's edged ahead of Texas WR Roy Williams.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2003

Ole Miss QB Eli Manning has ascended to the No. 2 spot on my Big Board, right behind Texas WR Roy Williams.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2003

Ole Miss QB Eli Manning and Wisconsin WR Lee Evans are moving up my Big Board.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2003