John Clayton

John Clayton

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John Clayton joined ESPN in August 1995 as an NFL analyst and commentator and is seen, heard and read across nearly all of the company's outlets. He also regularly contributes to ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine.

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New Orleans sweetening the pot; Detroit and others looking for running backs

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay says the Saints have sweetened their offer as they try to trade up and that running backs are on the rise.

ESPN Insider Story | April 18, 2008

These aren't your father's left tackles

John Clayton, ESPN.com

There's a new breed of left tackle coming in. Guys like Joe Thomas and Levi Brown may be smaller than the old guard, but they have the potential to be just as good, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2007

Finding NFL-ready QBs is tougher than ever

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Finding NFL-ready QBs coming out of college is tougher than ever. That's what makes the case of Brady Quinn's stock slipping even more puzzling, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2007

LSU fans make sure mailbag's never empty

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Slow mail week? Not as long as there are LSU fans out there.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2004

Texas' Johnson could change LB trend

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

Mel Kiper answers questions about some of the nation's best LBs, TEs, WRs, RBs and DEs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 19, 2004

Brennan, Woodson fell long before Senior Bowl

Mel Kiper, ESPN.com

Quarterbacks Colt Brennan and Andre Woodson began to show deficiencies long before Mike Martz got hold of them at the Senior Bowl, writes Mel Kiper.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008

Florida the new No. 1, Clemson rises to No. 4

Tom Luginbill, Scouts Inc.

Florida moves all the way to No. 1 in Tom Luginbill's latest Class of 2008 rankings.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008

Florida elevates to No. 7 in latest rankings

Tom Luginbill, Scouts Inc.

Recent additions to Florida's class push it up to No. 7 in Tom Luginbill's latest 2008 rankings.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2008

Under Armour Game matchups to watch

Billy Tucker and Craig Haubert, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc. previews the matchups to watch during practice drills and at the Under Armour All-America Game airing Jan. 5th at 2 p.m. ET on ABC.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2007

Under Armour All-America High School Football Game Roster

ESPN.com

Check out the rosters for the Under Armour All-America High School Football Game airing January 5, 2008 on ABC.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

New coaches look to turn around Miami, UNC

Craig Haubert, Scouts Inc.

An athletic, in-state QB with a rocket arm is heading to Virginia Tech. Sound familiar? Craig Haubert details the Hokies class and the rest of the ACC Coastal.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 29, 2007

Fiesta victory can only help Boise State

Tom Luginbill, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc.'s Tom Luginbill looks at how the notable teams in the non-BCS conferences are recruiting the Class of 2007.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 02, 2007

Avant (off) guard against Notre Dame

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

Michigan wide receiver Jason Avant was shut down by Notre Dame, while no one has been able to stop New Mexico's Hank Baskett.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 12, 2005

Brohm, Lynch headline all-emerging team

Todd McShay, Scouts, Inc.

New stars emerge each season in college football. Take a look at the group ready to explode onto the scene in 2005.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 25, 2005

Redskins, Ravens, Bengals need wideouts

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN Insider

Mel's latest mailbag looks at the draft needs of four teams and the prospects for QB Rasheed Marshall.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005