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With one eye on the talent available, and another on the way the labor situation is unfolding, Mel Kiper makes some big changes to the top of his latest mock draft.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2011

Cam Newton's continued rise highlights Mel Kiper's second mock draft of 2011. But there are other significant changes as well.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2011

It's the official start of the 2011 NFL draft season, because Mel Kiper is here with his first mock draft. Nick Fairley of Auburn tops the board, but the possibilities after that get very interesting.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2011

Some loyal readers of the AFC North blog channeled their inner Mel Kiper Jr. and graded their team's drafts. Here are some selected comments that were sent to the AFC North mailbag ... BALTIMORE RAVENS Gene from San Diego: I'd give the Ravens a...

The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals had the most successful drafts in the NFL. This isn't me saying it. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave three teams an 'A', and two of them were last season's playoff teams from this division. Take a bow, Ravens and ...

Three or four years from now, we'll be able to evaluate this draft with a measure of accuracy. But everyone has immediate opinions on how their team performed in the draft as well as their division rivals. So, it's time to play Mel Kiper Jr. and p...

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and our friends at Scouts Inc. projected a second-round mock after the surprising turn of events Thursday night. They're Insider posts, which means you'll need a subscription to view the entire piece. But I can provide you the pi...

ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. put together his Mock 5.0 which is not his final version. Kiper could make changes before the first pick is announced, and the AFC North blog will relay any tweaks to the picks for the AFC North teams. As always, you'll...

The AFC North blog continues to look at the different positions and rank each team in terms of draft need. For Wednesday, the blog is addressing cornerbacks. Mel Kiper Jr.'s top five cornerbacks are: Alabama's Dee Milliner, Washington's Desmond Trufa...

So, you're tired of all the first-round mock drafts, and the three-round one by Mel Kiper, Jr. didn't satisfy you, either. Well, this seven-round mock draft is the one for you. Scouts Inc. projects every pick in this week's draft. It's an Insider po...

The AFC North blog continues to look at the different positions and rank each team in terms of draft need. For Tuesday, the blog is addressing inside linebackers. Mel Kiper Jr.'s top five inside linebackers are: Notre Dame's Manti Te'o, Georgia's Ale...

The AFC North blog continues to look at the different positions and rank each team in terms of draft need. For Monday, the blog is addressing outside linebackers. Mel Kiper Jr.'s top five outside linebackers are: Oregon's Dion Jordan, LSU's Barkeviou...

The AFC North blog continues to look at the different positions and rank each team in terms of draft need. For Saturday, the blog is addressing the defensive line. Mel Kiper Jr.'s top five defensive ends are: BYU's Ezekiel Ansah (who can also be a...

The AFC North blog continues to look at the different positions and rank each team in terms of draft need. For Friday, the blog is addressing the offensive line. Mel Kiper Jr.'s top five offensive tackles are: Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel, Central...

The AFC North blog continues to look at the different positions and rank each team in terms of draft need. For Thursday, the blog is addressing tight ends. Mel Kiper Jr.'s top five tight ends are: Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert, Stanford's Zach Ertz, Mich...

Eight days away from the NFL draft, and ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. has raised his game. In his latest mock draft, he's going three rounds. It's an Insider article, so you'll need a subscription to view the entire piece. But, as always, I can give ...