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Continuing with his look at the top prospects for the 2014 draft by position, ESPN's Mel Kiper ranked the tight ends , outside linebackers and inside linebackers . The Pac-12 is well-represented at all three position groups. Three of the top five...

Quarterbacks are the lifeblood of any NFL organization. With a franchise quarterback, a team can consistently contend. Without a quality quarterback, it's difficult to even make the playoffs. Therefore, it's never too early to take a look at 2014 ...

ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. is rolling out his early top five rankings at each position this week. Here's what he's looked at so far: Wide receivers and defensive ends Running backs and safeties Now, we're taking a look at Kiper's top q...

The SEC and Big 12 announced an annual challenge on the basketball court, but colleague Edward Aschoff wondered what it would look like if that challenge extended to the football field. There are already two games on the schedule this season -- be...

Teddy Bridgewater has appeared near the top of seemingly every 2014 mock draft imaginable in the past three weeks. Mel Kiper Jr. placed the Louisville quarterback as the No. 2 overall player on his initial 25-man Big Board, behind South Carolina defe...

Travis Haney looks at make-or-break scenarios for several of the top QB prospects for the 2014 draft, gauging how they could help or hurt their stocks with their performances this season.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2013

The 2013 season will be a big one for those who will be eligible for the 2014 NFL draft. ESPN college football insider Travis Haney takes a look at five, including Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, who could elevate their teams to great he...

The other day I was asked a question about the SEC that caught me off guard a little. And no, it wasn't about Bob Stoops or scheduling. I was asked if the league would be a quarterback or running back league in 2013. Obviously, when you think a...

KC Joyner highlights five NFL draft prospects who are poised to put up big numbers in 2013. Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas tops the list.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2013

Checking out the links on a Monday. Rising sophomore defensive back Jacquese Kirk is no longer a part of Vanderbilt's football team after violating team rules. Nick Saban's five conference idea would mean trouble for smaller schools, writes Kev...

Travis Haney breaks down five top NFL prospects who can elevate their college teams in 2013, including South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2013

Jemele Hill, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless react to Mel Kiper Jr.'s quarterback rankings for the 2014 NFL draft....

It's time to look ahead, people. There's no point in dwelling on the past because we don't have time machines ... yet. But everyone loves to take a peek at what could be. ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. is no different, and he has finally debuted hi...

The SEC had a record 63 players selected in last month's NFL draft, including 12 in the first round. I'm not sure it's realistic to expect that kind of haul next year, but it's never too early to start looking ahead to the 2014 draft class. So,...

The 2013 draft is over, but Mel Kiper Jr. already is looking ahead. Kiper's first Insider 2014 Big Board is out and it's worth pondering and thinking about what NFC South teams could be in the market for next year. The biggest issue hanging ou...

We're still hashing through the results of the 2013 NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr.? He's already produced his first Big Board for the 2014 affair. You'll need an Insider subscription to see the entire post, which lists Kiper's 25 best college prospects ...