Kiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the NFL draft, starting with Fernando Mendoza. See who follows him as we hit the offseason.
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the NFL draft, starting with Fernando Mendoza. See who follows him as we hit the offseason.
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
We size up next season's most likely contenders for college football's highest individual honor.
Rashaun Jones, 39, has remained in custody for the last 4½ years amid court delays and changes in attorneys on both sides.
The California Golden Bears have produced the most Super Bowl starting quarterbacks in history. See which other schools join them on the list.
How elite are the Nos. 1 and 2 recruits in the 2026 class? We analyze each position and break down who can be sleepers.
Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.
Jahmal Edrine was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction. Virginia said he is no longer enrolled.
Lincoln Riley and the Trojans break the SEC's five-year grip on football recruiting supremacy.
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.
LSU athletics is under investigation for potential NIL violations, the BIG 10 released their conference schedule and did no favors for Ohio State, USC and Northwestern and are we really granting an EIGHTH year of eligibility to college football players? McElroy discusses it all plus we continue our series of National Title contenders in 2026 with roster breakdowns of Michigan, Miami and Texas A&M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seventeen more former student-athletes have joined a lawsuit alleging "sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation" by NC State's former sports medicine director, Robert Murphy. The current number of plaintiffs is up to 31.
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent in coaching -- including stints as the head coach at Arkansas State, Auburn and UCF.
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?
Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are still reacting to the Minnesota Vikings firing their GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. What did a voter who didn't vote for Bill Belichick have to say about him not being a first ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer? Plus the Freddie and Harry Faithful continue to try to advise their team on how to make the Super Bowl next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are joined by ESPN NFL Draft Expert Mel Kiper Jr. Plus the fellas Hit That Number and continue to take calls on how YOUR NFL team can get to the Super Bowl next season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle react to Joe Brady's opening press conference with the Bills and wonder if Josh Allen is now in charge in Buffalo. Does Evan redirect every conversation back to himself? We discuss how it's possible for the latest NFL OC hire to be on the hot seat and a hot coaching candidate at the same time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
Here are the top NFL draft risers from the final day of Senior Bowl practices, with Altmyer making a move.
Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas evaluate what will happen with Giannis Antetokounmpo before the February 5th trade deadline in the NBA. The guys tell us if it is a Good Take or a Hot Take. Plus the Eagles have their new Offensive Coordinator! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before the Class of 2026 takes on college football, we look at who's ready to make an impact.
What’s the best way to recruit a quarterback in 2026? McElroy gives you five very different philosophies utilized by teams like LSU, Indiana, Penn State, Miami and Vanderbilt to bring in the most important position in college football. Plus, we continue our series on teams that can win the National Championship next season and McElroy tells you why Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State are in prime position with loaded rosters for a “title or bust” run in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| SMU | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Miami | 6-2 | 13-3 |
| Pittsburgh | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Duke | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| NC State | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| California | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Clemson | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Stanford | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Florida State | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| North Carolina | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Boston College | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Syracuse | 1-7 | 3-9 |