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Mel Kiper ranks his top 25 prospects for the 2014 NFL draft for the very first time. You won't be surprised by the name at the top,

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2013

You can bet current USC players, future recruits and their families monitored and evaluated the draft soap opera of Matt Barkley, who in retrospect probably should have left after his junior season.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

With a clearer path to perfection, Ohio State overtakes Alabama at No. 1.

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Matt Barkley showed his injured shoulder has healed as he threw the ball well at USC pro day.

Blog | Conversation | March 27, 2013

Former USC quarterback Matt Barkley threw in front of NFL scouts on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his throwing shoulder in November.

Todd McShay looks at five-year averages of QBs in the draft in comparison to the 2013 draft class.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Todd McShay looks at five players with the most to gain and five with the most to prove at the 2013 NFL draft combine.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2013

USC coach Lane Kiffin told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Wednesday that he thinks quarterback Matt Barkley has been under-appreciated by Trojans fans and predicts big things for Barkley in the NFL despite Barkley's recent slide in some mock drafts.

Travis Haney looks at which college football players have the biggest shoes to fill next season. His top choice is quarterback Daniel Sams at Kansas State, who takes over for Collin Klein.

Blog | Conversation | February 21, 2013

Todd McShay looks at five players with the most to gain and five with the most to prove at the 2013 NFL draft combine.

Blog | Conversation | February 21, 2013

The separated shoulder USC Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley suffered last season will prevent him from throwing at this week's scouting combine in Indianapolis.

The NFL draft restricting who can enter is self-serving, hypocritical and borderline socialistic. Colleges use it to create continuity and remain relevant. The NFL uses it to ensure prepackaged stars and to provide a steady flow of talent.

Todd McShay breaks down the 10 best players remaining after his latest mock draft update, including USC QB Matt Barkley.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2013

Matt Barkley doesn't think the way he and USC finished last season should affect his stock in the upcoming NFL draft.

Mel Kiper ranks his top 25 prospects for the 2013 NFL draft. Sylvester Williams of North Carolina is a new addition this week, while no QBs are within the top 25.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2013