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USC prides itself on its national recruiting, getting prospects from throughout the country. The Southeast is no different, as these are the top five USC recruits from SEC country from the past decade.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2012

Eric Karabell's sneaky pickups for this week include a number of quarterback-wide receiver combinations and some unsung running backs.

Blog | Conversation | November 11, 2011

Eric Karabell's sneaky pickups for this week include a wide receiver who won't make his season debut for another couple of weeks.

Blog | Conversation | October 07, 2011

ESPN The Magazine tracked down every No. 1 prep football recruit from the past 25 years to get an idea of what it's like being the best player in the country, even if its just for a few short months.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2011

The Patriots' rookie tight ends have had great seasons, but is it possible they've already hit their peaks? Football Outsiders explains the issue before going into the best and worst performances of Week 17.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2011

Eric Karabell discusses his rankings changes for Week 17 and takes a closer look at who will and won't be playing in the final week.

Blog | Conversation | December 31, 2010

Joe McKnight, now of the New York Jets, was supposed to be Reggie V.2. He wasn't. Now Dillon Baxter is supposed to be, even in coach Lane Kiffin's words. Bruce Feldman talks to Baxter about life, SoCal and YouTube. Plus: Penn State issues.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2010

Mel Kiper's top five draft-eligible prospects by position for April 14, 2010 are quite different than the March 31 edition: Jermaine Gresham is rising, as are Joe McKnight and Demaryius Thomas. Dive in for the full list.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2010

Mel Kiper's top five draft-eligible prospects by position for April 7, 2010 are quite different than the March 31 edition: Jermaine Gresham is rising, as are Joe McKnight and Demaryius Thomas. Dive in for the full list.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2010

Bruce Feldman writes of Joe McKnight, who never did quite become Reggie Bush -- but may have a bright future in store no matter what label we associate with him at USC. Plus: Michigan does April Fools' Day and some new UF controversies.

Blog | Conversation | April 01, 2010

As the group of underclassmen who will enter the 2010 NFL draft takes shape, we're taking a look at some of the good and bad decisions and how the underclassmen might affect seniors at their respective positions. Wide receiver Damian Williams of US...

Blog | Conversation | January 15, 2010

Mel Kiper chimes in on Jevan Snead's decision to go pro. Plain and simple, he thinks it was (highly) unwise. Also referenced here: Thaddeus Gibson, Noel Devine and Joe McKnight.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2010

Bruce Feldman -- who came to know USC's Joe McKnight well while writing his book "Meat Market" -- says the inevitable comparisons between McKnight and Reggie Bush have reached a new, dangerous area. Also: tons of recruiting news.

Blog | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks the top five juniors at each position.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Lost amid all the hype about its young quarterback, loaded backfield and excellent receivers is the fact that USC has a tight end lighting up the stat sheet. There's also a Mississippi State running back on the rise, plus more stock notes from Mel Kiper.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks the top 5 juniors at each position.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009