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This is a list of Mel Kiper's top five senior prospects at every position as of Oct. 6, 2010. Ricky Stanzi, long a dependable QB for Iowa, is now on Kiper's radar as an NFL draft prospect. Leonard Hankerson moves to the top senior WR.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2010

As of Sept. 29, 2009, Mel Kiper's list of the top five players at every position (among seniors) for the 2011 NFL draft still sees Jake Locker as the best senior QB -- but Nathan Enderle of Idaho has emerged back on that list. Plus: switches in WR, DE, and OL ranks.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2010

Mel Kiper releases his top five seniors by position after three weeks of college football. Lance Kendricks has elevated himself to the top senior TE in terms of NFL readiness, and Jake Locker's disappointing performance has hurt him -- although he's still the best senior QB on this list.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2010

As of September 15, 2010, Mel Kiper's top five seniors by position lists have some familiar names -- Jake Locker heads the QB side, etc. -- but Idaho's Shiloh Keo (a safety) and Wisconsin TE Lance Kendricks have emerged here as well.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2010

Mel Kiper rolls out his first preseason top 5 seniors by position list. The story this week is the major shake up among wide receivers, which leads with Nebraska's Niles Paul. For the full list -- a look at draft depth among college seniors this fall -- come on in.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2010

Mel Kiper's traditional "top 5 juniors" list has since shifted to juniors and rising juniors -- in a way, you can think of it as a very early road map for the 2011 NFL draft at each position. Things will, though, change greatly in the fall.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2010

Mel Kiper's traditional "top 5 juniors" list has since shifted to juniors and rising juniors -- in a way, you can think of it as a very early road map for the 2011 NFL draft at each position. Things will, though, change greatly in the fall.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2010

Mel Kiper's traditional "top 5 juniors" list has since shifted to juniors and rising juniors -- in a way, you can think of it as a very early road map for the 2011 NFL draft at each position. Things will, though, change greatly in the fall.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2010

As of Jan. 28, 2010, Mel Kiper's traditional "top 5 juniors" list shifts to juniors and rising juniors -- in a way, you can think of it as a very early road map for the 2011 NFL draft at each position. Things will, though, change greatly in the fall.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2010

As of Jan. 20, 2010, Mel Kiper's traditional "top 5 juniors" list shifts to juniors and rising juniors -- in a way, you can think of it as a very early road map for the 2011 NFL draft at each position. Things will, though, change greatly in the fall.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2010

ESPN NFL draft insider Mel Kiper ranks the top five senior prospects at every position on Nov. 25, 2009. Biggest news here: Dexter McCluster of Ole Miss moves to No. 5 among senior WRs for the draft guru.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper ranks the top five junior prospects at every position for Nov. 25, 2009.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks his top five seniors by position.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks his top five seniors by position.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks his top five seniors by position.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Looking ahead to the 2010 NFL draft, Mel Kiper ranks his top five seniors by position.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009