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Mel's Personnel Points: Spilling talent

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

People never really know what to make of Clemson's C.J. Spiller when it comes to his draft stock, but Mel Kiper has an idea why scouts like him. Plus more stock notes on a Pittsburgh defender, an Illini guard and many more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Mel's Personnel Points: Tiger safety net

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

An LSU safety is starting to live up to expectations, a Stanford RB on the rise, another unheralded QB from Ohio, a Bama corner inching up the draft boards, a pair of big receiving targets bust out, plus more stock notes from Mel Kiper.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Mel's Personnel Points

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Mel looks at who helped, and hurt, their draft standing this weekend.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Packers, Jets get top grades

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

The Packers' deft moves to solidify their defense leads them to the top grade in the 2009 NFL draft, writes Mel Kiper.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 26, 2009

Packers, Falcons start well

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

The Packers were able to solidify their defense, while the Falcons continued to make themselves a Super Bowl contender with their first day moves, writes Mel Kiper.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 25, 2009

Tyson Jackson moves to No. 3

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Mel Kiper breaks down the first round of Saturday's NFL draft, and there are quite a few surprises, including LSU's Tyson Jackson going No. 3 overall.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009

Keep an eye on Iowa's Shonn Greene

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Iowa running back Shonn Greene putting up big numbers for the Hawkeyes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008

Rodgers leads upset of USC

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers led the Beavers to a stunning upset of USC.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008

Curry and Smith highlight rout

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Baylor offensive tackle Jason Smith and Wake Forest outside linebacker Aaron Curry showed great intensity and were the highlights in Wake Forest's 41-13 victory.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008

Plenty of time left to impress scouts after combine

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

So you didn't get invited to the NFL combine? Mel Kiper writes all you have to do is look to Osi Umenyiora for inspiration.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008

USC's Sedrick Ellis stands out at Senior Bowl

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

The Senior Bowl is important, but Mel Kiper says you shouldn't base all your opinions on three days of practice with players adjusting to new teammates and new techniques.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008

Gholston having a monster season

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Ohio State junior defensive end Vernon Gholston had three sacks against Michigan.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2007

Buckeyes getting help from tight ends; Unger anchors win by Oregon

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Ohio State tight ends might play in anonymity, but Rory Nicol and Jake Ballard were pivotal against Penn State. Also in Personnel Points, a former Division I-A QB is having a great senior season at Delaware.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007

(Chris) Long on talent for Cavaliers

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Every week, Virginia's Chris Long proves why he is one of the best defensive players in the country. Against Maryland on Saturday, the defensive end helped turn what looked like a loss into a big ACC road win for the Cavaliers.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2007

Cal's Hawkins shows off hands and speed against Oregon State

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Cal wide receiver/punt returner DeSean Jackson was a Heisman candidate when the season started. But another Bears receiver has started to shine.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007