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These players also were considered for the first 2014 NFL draft Big Board.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013

The first Big Board of 2012 has arrived, with Andrew Luck at the top. But what about all the guys who are right on the edge of the Big Board? Well, here's a list.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2011

Adrian Clayborn, LaMichael James, Tony Jefferson, Jeremy Beal, Leonard Hankerson and several others caught the eye of draft guru Mel Kiper this week, for reasons good and bad.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2010

As the nation gears up for the return of college and pro football, Mel Kiper unveils the most NFL-ready prospect at every NCAA program. So while you know all about Jake Locker at Washington, you can discover Kevin Kowalski at Toledo.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2010

Mel has ranked the Top 5 overall players at each position, among those who are draft-eligible in 2011, but here he ranks the remaining juniors at each position. This group could rise to the other board, or factor greatly into the 2012 draft.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2010

Mel Kiper re-evaluates his initial 2009 NFL draft grades. His thoughts (among many): the Packers, Pats, Ravens and Niners look good, the Raiders still look awful and this season's darlings -- Colts and Saints -- didn't draft well.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

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

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

Mel Kiper spotlights the best individual matchups of Week 12 in college football, including Dane Sanzenbacher and DeVier Posey versus Donovan Warren, Jacoby Ford versus Ras-I Dowling and more.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009