McKnight, Bush intersect again

Long before Joe McKnight ever set foot on USC's campus, he was being hailed as "the next Reggie Bush." Coaches who had scouted the shifty Louisiana fo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009

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

Should ND have gone or stayed home?

Last week, I rolled out a new concept for Thursdays called "The Argument." (Refresher: Here's the first one, about how to truly define the Heisman tro...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Heisman 2010: Quizz, Ingram, Kellen

Since the 2009 Heisman race is over, why not jump the gun and take a peek at the top candidates for next year's stiff-arm trophy? Obviously, this i...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

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 top 5 juniors by position

Mel Kiper selects his top five juniors by position as of December 16, 2009. Jake Locker is headed back to school, but his standing here remains the same. For the entirety of the lists, come on in.

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. 16, 2009. Biggest news: Jake Locker of the Washington Huskies is off the board after deciding to return to school.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

1- Dec 5, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) in action against the Texas Longhorns during the Big 12 championship...

The five most important NFL draft decisions

...it impacts the potential contenders, namely the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans. Washington also plays Nebraska next year. The Cornhuskers will lose Ndamukong Suh, but could be one of the better teams in what shapes...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

On Kelly, Suh, Bowden, The U and Charlie Strong

On the day Brian Kelly takes over in South Bend officially, let's open up the mailbag. From Vince in Chicago: I saw you Tweet that you like the Bri...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Green doesn't like Suh's chances

Former Pittsburgh All-America defensive end Hugh Green came close to winning the Heisman. Can Ndamukong Suh take home college football's top individual prize?

...Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Texas Longhorns is sacked by Ndamukong Suh #93 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first quarter of the game at Cowboys Stadium on December 5, 2009 in Arlington...

Kiper: What happens at the workout

Mel Kiper takes an early assessment of the guys that could glide through the workout process with few worries, and others who should be concerned about what scouts might learn.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Wilder, Moore embrace family legacy

James Wilder Jr. and Tyler Moore aren't just two of the top junior prospects in the country. They're also the sons of great football players. Each has taken a different approach to following in his father's footsteps.

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 09, 2009