The draft side of early bowl games

Mel Kiper checks in right before the first weekend of bowl games with a few guys whose pro stock could be affected by how they play; notably, Anthony Davis of Rutgers and Ryan Mathews of Fresno State. Also: Arrelious Benn's probable draft slot.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 15

...blogger chats: AFC East | AFC South | AFC North | AFC West Weekly chatters: Chris Mortensen | Matt Williamson | Mel Kiper | KC Joyner Local team chats: ESPN Boston | ESPN Chicago | ESPN Dallas Your move, Mr. Brees. Peyton...

Big Ten juniors facing NFL decisions

...round selection, and is projected as the nation's No. 2 junior cornerback by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. IOWA CB Amari Spievey: Spievey certainly has a decision to make after another solid season...

Chat wrap: 49ers' chances in Philly

...I'm hoping we aren't stuck with Jabba the Bulger much longer. Who is on Mel Kiper's Big Board at QB that you think the Rams will come with and take a...

The guys just off the Big Board

On Dec. 17, 2009, Mel Kiper checks in with a look at guys not ranked 1-25 on his current Big Board. Some names: Mardy Gilyard, Ed Dickson, Ricky Sapp, Terrence Cody and more. What does Kiper think of these gents? Come on in.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

ALL NIGHT

Mel Kiper Jr. talks about the bowl games that he's looking forward to watching, Randy Moss and...

Illinois' Benn to announce NFL decision

...He led the Illini in both receptions (38) and receiving yards (490) this fall. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Benn as the nation's No. 2 junior NFL prospect behind Oklahoma State's...

Is Jake Locker's Pass Sam Bradford's Gain?

...Ryan (Medford OR) Do you think Jake Locker made the right decision to stay in school? Mel Kiper Yeah, I do. I've been saying this for the last couple of months. He needs...

Mel Kiper's top 5 seniors by position

Mel Kiper ranks seniors at every position -- QB, OLB, OT, P, etc. -- on December 16, 2009, three days before 2009-2010 Bowl Mania commences.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects on Dec. 9, 2009. Biggest news: Jake Locker of the Washington Huskies rises to No. 5 from No. 9.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

The five most important NFL draft decisions

...when those discussions start happening: (And for reference, here's Todd McShay's Mock Draft and Mel Kiper's most recent Big Board): 1. Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama Crimson Tide: The Butkus Award winner...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Draft Lab: Evaluating Anthony Davis

KC Joyner evaluates Rutgers OL Anthony Davis' NFL Draft prospects. While Davis' domination of George Selvie this season was excellent, the overall product is quite inconsistent -- especially footwork in second-level blocking.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Mel Kiper has Davis as his No. 1-rated junior offensive tackle

Bulaga, Odrick projected in first round

...Graham is the other Big Ten player pegged as a likely first-round choice. ESPN's Mel Kiper has Graham going at No. 25 in April's draft. I have little doubt that both...

One Jinx Free With Every Heisman

...the full post. GARRETT (brandon,ms) How do you see TOBY GERHART doing in the NFL? Mel Kiper He's an interesting evaluation. There will always be a level of doubt because he's...