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Riddick picks his favorite NFL draft prospects: The guys he'd want on his team from Rounds 1-3
Louis Riddick picks his guys in the 2026 class. See who's on his 10-player list.
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10 NFL scouts predict the first 10 draft picks
We asked scouts to draft picks for other teams, assigning one to each top-10 slot.
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2027 recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma among top 10 schools off to strong start
These schools are setting the early pace in the class of 2027 recruiting race.
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College comps for the top 2027 prospects
As we introduce next year's class, here's what the college careers could look like for the SC Next ESPN 300.
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Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
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What makes Arizona QB Noah Fifita tick? Loyalty, generosity
Fifita, who runs monthly community events, is one of just five senior QBs nationally who has not transferred.
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Kiper's favorites from the 2026 NFL draft class: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.
NFL Draft
Kiper's two-round NFL mock draft: Projecting 64 picks -- and two possible trades
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.
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Mack Brown gives Texas QB Arch Manning his flowers entering 2026
Legendary Longhorns coach Brown explains how Manning was put in an "awful position" last season, but says the Texas QB has grown into a stronger leader and is ready to live up to the hype.
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Auburn's Alex Golesh soaking in 'surreal' opportunity coaching in SEC
Entering his first season at Auburn, Golesh reflects on appreciating the moment and what it means to coach in the SEC for the Tigers.
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Murder at The U: Trial Coverage
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Previous ESPN coverage of Bryan Pata's death
Here's where to read ESPN's past coverage of the Bryan Pata murder and police investigation.
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2026 college football transfer portal: Bill Connelly's favorite classes
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
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Caleb Downs and the NFL draft: How high is too high to take a safety?
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.
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College football transfer portal tampering: How does it work?
Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?
