http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. 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.]]> April 29, 2013 03:54:58 PDT AJ McCarron chose to stay in school rather than jump to the NFL. Then he watched as three QBs who one year before him made the same decision took a tumble on draft day.]]> April 28, 2013 08:19:33 PDT Despite 35 ex-Bulldogs on active NFL rosters in 2012, Georgia hopes to finally end an eight-year drought since a Dawg defender became a first-round pick.]]> April 24, 2013 06:30:14 PDT Kenny Vaccaro is the latest example of Mack Brown's staff developing a player without overwhelming recruiting accolades into a top NFL draft pick.]]> April 24, 2013 05:20:33 PDT Predicting where Florida's draft-eligible players will be selected on what should be a banner NFL draft for the Gators.]]> April 23, 2013 08:58:03 PDT Nick Saban hopes to get a clear view of his Crimson Tide and how they replace another crop of high NFL draft picks. Saturday's spring game is a good place to start.]]> April 18, 2013 07:13:02 PDT NoleNation caught up with former Florida State Seminoles quarterback EJ Manuel last week to talk about the process of preparing for the NFL and more.]]> April 08, 2013 05:43:56 PDT Following in the footsteps of Ronnie Lott and Matt Grootegoed, freshman safety Leon McQuay III is learning fast and making a big impact.]]> April 07, 2013 12:43:32 PDT Alabama offensive guard Athony Steen pitched the equivalent of 14 consecutive perfect games: no penalties and no sacks all season. It wasn't enough to get him much recognition on a stellar offensive line, however.]]> April 02, 2013 10:22:36 PDT A year ago, Telvin Smith shared the middle linebacker spot with Vince Williams. Now the job belongs only to Smith, and he wouldn't have it any other way.]]> March 28, 2013 14:20:23 PDT As Jeremy Pruitt installs his defense at Florida State, the Seminoles' players are watching film of Pruitt's old school, Alabama, and liking what they see.]]> March 26, 2013 10:30:45 PDT Back and knee injuries ended two seasons for Chris Thompson, but the running back will make the most of Florida State's pro day.]]> March 18, 2013 11:10:33 PDT Linebacker Jelani Jenkins' 40-yard-dash time at Florida's pro day wasn't as important as showing he has recovered from a broken bone in his right foot.]]> March 12, 2013 10:05:31 PDT The NFL draft was once a big recruiting tool for Florida State. Along with the Noles' decline went the draft numbers. Now that FSU is once again producing NFL draft picks, recruits are noticing.]]> March 11, 2013 09:14:28 PDT Giving credit to being coached remarkably well at FSU, O-lineman Menelik Watson knew he was ready for the NFL despite his abbreviated, 20-game college career.]]> March 10, 2013 07:55:44 PDT