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Gideon
Akande
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Running Back
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Chicago, IL
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Running Back
Birthplace
Chicago, IL
Career History
Holy Cross Crusaders
2004-2006 (2 Seasons)
NCAAF News
Mel Kiper's surprising pick for the Titans at No. 1 in the draft
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts the Titans will pick Penn State DE Abdul Carter with the No. 1 overall pick and weighs in on which teams are fits for Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders.
Why Ashton Jeanty to the Raiders 'makes sense'
Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down where the top two running backs, Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton, could end up following the NFL draft.
2025 NFL mock drafts: Latest ESPN player, team predictions
Here are our experts' NFL mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected landing spots for Shedeur Sanders.
Mel Kiper's surprise team for Shedeur Sanders
Mel Kiper Jr. projects a surprise team to take Shedeur Sanders in the upcoming draft.
Who will be the next college football coach to win his first national title?
There are now only three active coaches who have won a national championship. Who will be the next to join their club?
2025 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's Round 1 pick predictions
It's combine week, and Mel Kiper Jr. is projecting landing spots in Round 1 for the 2025 draft class's top prospects, including standout Travis Hunter.