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Yesterday, we tackled the Big 12's best offensive players in the NFL, but today, it's time for the other side of the ball. The rules: Players must be active Players are judged by their current skills The 2012 draft class is not eligible ...

We've tackled every other spot, and now we'll wrap up out Big 12 position rankings with the defensive lines across the Big 12. Here are the rest of the position rankings. Quarterbacks Running backs Receivers/tight ends Linebackers Safe...

I've done it. You've done it. "Hey, is that guy still around?" Even with two fewer teams, it's hard to keep track. Our next series, which we did last year, too, takes a look at two key players for every team in the league who are taking their t...

Sports Illustrated released a list of the top 40 prospects for 2012's NFL Draft, which is a healthy year away from right now. The Big 12 players on the list? No. 2: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State No. 10: Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M No. ...

A year ago, Danny Watkins was selected fourth overall in the Canadian Football League draft by the British Columbia Lions. After this weekend, it's clear the Lions wasted their first-round pick. Watkins stuck around Baylor for his senior year, and...

The NFL draft has come and gone, and I hope you're all prepared for no more NFL anything for awhile. I know I'm not. Anyway, here's how the Big 12 shook out over the weekend, with a few thoughts to follow. First round (8) No. 2: Von Mill...

You ever play Russian roulette? Time to spin the chamber, Boris. Vahe Gregorian of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch was in New York for the draft and chronicled Blaine Gabbert's draft day. If the Jaguars take it slow, writes Bernie Miklasz of the Post...

The last time Texas and Oklahoma didn't have a first-round pick? That was 1998. The following year, Kansas State and Texas A&M battled for the Big 12 title, with the Aggies earning a berth in the Sugar Bowl. Every year since, the Sooners...

They call him Big Phil at Baylor. There aren't many 330-pounders in college football, but Phil Taylor was one of them. Now, Big Phil is headed to Cleveland as the 21st pick in the NFL Draft. Taylor took the scenic route to the pros, but players...

Five years ago, Danny Watkins was a fireman in Canada. WatkinsOn Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles made him the 23rd pick in the NFL Draft. Five of his Canadian firefighter friends were at the draft with him, voicing their support. Like his tea...

If you want to help the people of Alabama after the damage of Wednesday's tornados, texting REDCROSS to 90999 will add a $10 donation to your next phone bill. Dennis Dodd looks at the next likely member of Oklahoma's Heisman quarterback tradition...

The lights will be on shortly, but Mel Kiper has released his final Big Board , a list of the top 25 available prospects, leading up to tonight's draft. Of his first board a year ago, nine of the top 10 prospects are expected to be first-round pic...

We took a look at the offensive draft boards on Wednesday, and on the day of the draft we'll turn to the defense. Analyst Todd McShay broke down the skill sets of each draftable player on the board and ranked them by those skill sets, divided up b...

For just the second time ever, the first round of the NFL draft will be the only part of the draft's first day, set for primetime on Thursday night. This year, the Big 12 could have as many as five first-round picks, and five players from the leag...

Believe it or not, we're finally just days away from the NFL draft, which begins on Thursday night. All the mocking is almost over and the real thing is upon us. Today, the NFL released its list of 25 players headed to the draft at Radio City Musi...

There's been some debate, but as the draft inches closer, it's becoming clear: Von Miller looks like he'll be the first player selected from the Big 12. ESPN draftniks Todd McShay and Mel Kiper agree on that. But they disagree plenty on the res...