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NFL Draft Rankings: 2013 LB Breakdown: Sean's Rankings
The elite talent at linebacker is among the draft's 3-4 outside linebacker candidates, led by the likes of Dion Jordan and Barkevious Mingo.
Final First-Round Mock: 2013 NFL Draft
This is shaping up to be an absurd and exceedingly unpredictable draft, but here's one wild guess at high it might shape up.
Buffalo Bills: Team Draft Needs
Kevin Kolb and Tarvaris Jackson won't fool anyone as long-term options at quarterback, so the Bills need to make the position their top priority.
Philadelphia Eagles: Team Draft Needs
The revamped secondary in Philadelphia could use some work, especially at cornerback, but it's the quarterback position where Philadelphia has its most intriguing need.
Washington Redskins: Team Draft Needs
The main needs for Washington are on defense, where the secondary and inside linebackers need new talent. Tight end is another concern.
2013 NFL Draft Big Board: Final Top 100
2013 NFL Draft Big Board: Final Top 100
This draft possesses its share of standout skill position players (TE Tyler Eifert checks in at 13), but the strongest positions are on the offensive and defensive lines.
NFL Draft Rankings: 2013 QB Breakdown: Sean's Rankings
While Geno Smith is the consensus top quarterback in this draft, it's Florida State's E.J. Manuel who has the most upside.
New Orleans Saints: Team Draft Needs
The Saints defense was an abomination in 2012, and all positions but safety are a need. Unfortunately, New Orleans has just five picks.
Dallas Cowboys: Team Draft Needs
Dallas Cowboys: Team Draft Needs
DeMarco Murray is the starting RB in Dallas, but his injury issues compel the Cowboys to find a strong backup. Vandy's Zac Stacy is a nice mid-round target.
Four-Round Apr. 20 Mock: 2013 NFL Draft
Four-Round Apr. 20 Mock: 2013 NFL Draft
It wasn't long ago that Matt Barkley looked like a future top-10 pick. With the draft finally near, though, Barkley is in a fight just to be one of the first five QBs selected.
New York Giants: Team Draft Needs
With Michael Boley gone and Mathias Kiwanuka headed to defensive end, the Giants are very thin at linebacker. They need help at corner, too.
NFL Draft Rankings: 2013 WR/TE Breakdown: Sean's Rankings
NFL Draft Rankings: 2013 WR/TE Breakdown: Sean's Rankings
This draft's main star power at receiver is made up of novelty talents like Tavon Austin and Cordarrelle Patterson, but a prospect like Markus Wheaton is a fine target as a traditional wideout.
Green Bay Packers: Team Draft Needs
Green Bay Packers: Team Draft Needs
Jermichael Finley has another year in Green Bay, but the Packers would be wise to target his long-term replacement in this draft, which has an abundance of tight end talent.
Baltimore Ravens: Team Draft Needs
Baltimore Ravens: Team Draft Needs
With Ray Lewis and Ed Reed gone from Baltimore, the Ravens have obvious needs at inside linebacker and safety. Anquan Boldin's exit, though, quietly created a big need at receiver, too.
Position Rankings: 2013 DB Breakdown: Sean's Rankings
The increased demand for safeties in the NFL coincides with the strongest safety draft class in years, putting cornerbacks and safeties in nearly the same level of prominence in the first few rounds.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Team Draft Needs
Pittsburgh Steelers: Team Draft Needs
With Mike Wallace gone to Miami, the Steelers need more talent at receiver. A big target like Da'Rick Rogers would be especially useful for Ben Roethlisberger.
Cleveland Browns: Team Draft Needs
Cleveland Browns: Team Draft Needs
The Browns need help in the secondary and at quarterback, but the team's best bet for immediate impact might be at TE. Tyler Eifert would be a great trade-back target.
Position Rankings: 2013 RB Breakdown: Sean's Rankings
Position Rankings: 2013 RB Breakdown: Sean's Rankings
While workhorse runners like Montee Ball are rare in the 2013 draft, this class is loaded with strong running back committee candidates.
Minnesota Vikings: Team Draft Needs
Minnesota Vikings: Team Draft Needs
The signing of Greg Jennings got the ball rolling, but the Vikings still have a talent deficiency at receiver. Linebacker and defensive tackle are two other positions of fairly urgent need for Minnesota. Luckily for them, they have 11 picks.
Detroit Lions: Team Draft Needs
Detroit Lions: Team Draft Needs
Jeff Backus (retirement) and Gosder Cherilus (free agency) won't play for Detroit in 2013, so Matt Stafford will get real familiar with the turf if the Lions don't add help at tackle.
Chicago Bears: Team Draft Needs
Chicago Bears: Team Draft Needs
Even with Jermon Bushrod signed away from New Orleans, the Bears still have an urgent need to upgrade on the OL. With Brian Urlacher gone, linebacker is another top priority.
Bowl Game Fantasy Rankings: Player Rankings for the 2013 Bowls
Bowl Game Fantasy Rankings: Player Rankings for the 2013 Bowls
Collin Klein hopes to use his arm and his legs to topple Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl.
College Capper: Picking the Bowl Games
College Capper: Picking the Bowl Games
Landry Jones leads Oklahoma against Johnny Football and Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl.
Bowl Game Pick 'Em: The Writers Pick the Games
Bowl Game Pick 'Em: The Writers Pick the Games
We polled our college football writers for their picks to this year's bowl games. The group split over the BCS Championship.
Bowl Game Pick 'Em: Picking with Confidence Points
Bowl Game Pick 'Em: Picking with Confidence Points
Derek Carr should lead Fresno State to some quick points over SMU in the Hawaii Bowl. But which bowl is the best lock?
CFB Barometer: Bowl Edition
CFB Barometer: Bowl Edition
Wisconsin faces a formidable defense in Stanford in the Rose Bowl, which doesn't bode well for Badgers running back James White.
College Capper: Picking Games Week 14
College Capper: Picking Games Week 14
Alabama takes on Geogia for the SEC championship this weekend.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 14
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 14
Ray Graham has an excellent matchup with lowly South Florida this week.
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 14
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 14
In Alabama's two-back rushing attack, both Eddie Lacy and T.J. Yeldon could have big days against Georgia this weekend in the SEC championship.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 14
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 14
Aaron Murray has had a sensational season, but this week he and the Georgia Bulldogs face Alabama in the SEC championship.
College Capper: Picking Games Week 13
College Capper: Picking Games Week 13
Michigan and Ohio State battle Saturday in a classic matchup that has less riding on it this year.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 13
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 13
Tajh Boyd is coming off a huge game, but should he be benched this week by fantasy owners?
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 13
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 13
The Denard Robinson running back experiment leaves Thomas Rawls with less prominence than usual, but he's still a useful fantasy pickup.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 13
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 13
Matt Barkley's injured shoulder means USC will do battle against mighty Notre Dame with a redshirt freshman at the helm.
College Capper: Picking Games Week 12
College Capper: Picking Games Week 12
West Virginia has no hope of slowing Landry Jones and the Sooners offense this week.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 12
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 12
Matt Barkley's been roughed up lately, but does that warrant a benching this week against cross-town rival UCLA?
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 12
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 12
Markus Wheaton could have Sean Mannion back at the pass-happy controls for Oregon State.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 12
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 12
Zac Stacy's injury issues have allowed Wesley Tate to prosper for Vandy.
College Capper: Picking Games Week 11
College Capper: Picking Games Week 11
Do Ray Graham and the Panthers have anything left in the tank for Connecticut this weekend?
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 11
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 11
Landry Jones is getting squeezed out of touchdowns this year, but this week's matchup against Baylor should give him plenty of scoring opportunities.
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 11
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 11
If Denard Robinson is out this week with an injury, Devin Gardner could pay off as a gamble at quarterback.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 11
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 11
Clemson's Tajh Boyd is as hot as it gets in college football.
College Capper: Picking Games Week 10
College Capper: Picking Games Week 10
Rex Burkhead could be a game-time decision this week as Nebraska looks to reverse its road woes.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 10
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 10
Ray Graham is coming off a huge game, but should owners bench him this week against Notre Dame?
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 10
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 10
Markus Wheaton will have backup Cody Vaz throwing him passes this week as starter Sean Mannion's injured knee is still giving him trouble.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 10
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 10
Denard Robinson aggravated a nerve in his throwing elbow Saturday against Nebraska, making his status for this week uncertain.
College Capper: Picking Games Week 9
College Capper: Picking Games Week 9
USC travels to Arizona this week. Don't expect a breakout game for Matt Barkley and the Trojans.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 9
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 9
Zac Stacy finally gets a break from a brutal SEC scheduled as Vanderbilt faces UMass this week.
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 9
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 9
Rex Burkhead's knee injury has opened the door for Ameer Abdullah in the Nebraska backfield.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 9
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 9
Coming off a huge game, is it time to sell high on USC's Matt Barkley?
College Capper: Picking Games Week 8
College Capper: Picking Games Week 8
Minnesota travels to Wisconsin this week and is focused on stopping standout runner Monte Ball.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 8
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 8
Landry Jones is coming off back-to-back strong games and this week faces a miserable Kansas team.
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 8
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 8
Rushel Shell is making Pittsburgh standout Ray Graham look relatively ordinary,
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 8
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 8
Ray Graham is causing problems for Rushel Shell in Pittsburgh as a timeshare is stifling the latter's production.
College Capper: Picking Games Week 7
College Capper: Picking Games Week 7
USC travels to Seattle this week where the Huskies have proven a tough beat at home.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 7
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 7
Ryan Aplin's season has not been as productive as most expected, but this week he finally gets an exploitable defense.
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 7
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 7
Markus Wheaton has to break in a new quarterback with Oregon State starter Sean Mannion out indefinitely with a knee injury.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 7
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 7
Rex Burkhead has been in and out of the Nebraska lineup with a knee injury, and he was once again forced to the sideline Saturday.
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 6
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 6
Ray Graham leads Pittsburgh into Syracuse this week for a big matchup against the Orange.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 6
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 6
Ameer Abdullah's emergence and a tough matchup against Ohio State make Rex Burkhead a tough play this week.
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 6
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 6
Markus Wheaton isn't the only fantasy threat for a suddenly productive Oregon State offense.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 6
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 6
Fantasy owners expecting Eddie Lacy to produce like recent Bama stars have likely been disappointed thus far in 2012.
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 5
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 5
Markus Wheaton and Oregon State face an Arizona squad this week coming off a horrible loss. But are the Beavers facing the Wildcats at the wrong time?
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 5
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 5
Matt Barkley was shut down by Stanford last week. What will the Cardinal do to Washington's Keith Price this week?
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 5
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 5
Kolton Browning's numbers are too huge to ignore, and his numbers should only get bigger as Louisiana-Monroe enters conference play.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 5
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 5
Montee Ball was forced out of Saturday's win over UTEP with a concussion, his second in about a month.
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 4
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 4
Denard Robinson and Michigan travel to Notre Dame this week where plenty of points are in store.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 4
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 4
Tajh Boyd is having a big year for Clemson, but is this the week to bench him against Florida State?
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 4
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 4
Ray Graham is blocking teammate Rushel Shell from becoming a mainstay fantasy play, but Shell still had a huge day for Pittsburgh last week.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 4
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 4
The nation's top tight end, Tyler Eifert, was shut out last week in the wake of concussion issues, leaving his status for this week in doubt.
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 3
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 3
Matt Barkley leads USC into Palo Alto to take on Pac-12 rival Stanford this week. What's the pick?
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 3
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 3
Cierre Wood returns this week for Notre Dame, but that doesn't make him a strong play against Michigan State.
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 3
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 3
Although he's just a redshirt freshman, UCLA's Brett Hundley looks like he might be one of the nation's best quarterbacks already as the Pac-12's Cam Newton.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 3
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 3
Stacy has been largely held in check through two games for the Commodores, and four of his next five games are in conference.
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 2
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 2
Derek Carr leads Fresno State into Oregon on Saturday where a tall task awaits the Bulldogs.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 2
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 2
Tajh Boyd helped DeAndre Hopkins set a Clemson record with 13 receptions last week. What will Hopkins do for an encore this week?
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 2
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 2
Top-notch wideouts like Markus Wheaton make Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion an easy gamble at home this week against Wisconsin.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 2
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 2
Rex Burkhead is an early casualty of the 2012 season, and his production won't be easily replaced for Nebraska.
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 1
College Capper: Picking Games for Week 1
Michigan is a big underdog in its season opener against Alabama. Which way to go? The Capper has you covered.
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 1
Waiver Wire Watch: Players to Pick Up Week 1
Montee Ball is the main attraction in Madison, but backup James White figures to see plenty of action in Week 1, at least.
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 1
Start vs. Sit: Who to Play, Who to Bench Week 1
Denard Robinson is a dynamic player, but his Week 1 matchup makes him a difficult fantasy play.
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 1
CFB Barometer: Who's Up, Who's Down Week 1
Cierre Wood is a casualty in the season's inaugural Barometer as he was suspended for Notre Dame's first two games, a huge blow for the Irish and fantasy owners alike.
Independents Fantasy Preview: IND: Irish Eifert Smiling
Independents Fantasy Preview: IND: Irish Eifert Smiling
Tyler Eifert is back to lead Notre Dame as the nation's best fantasy tight end.
WAC Fantasy Preview: WAC: This Conference is WAC
WAC Fantasy Preview: WAC: This Conference is WAC
The WAC isn't ripe with fantasy stalwarts, but Quinton Patton is the best of the bunch.
Sun Belt Fantasy Preview: Sun Belt: Grade A Quarterback
Sun Belt Fantasy Preview: Sun Belt: Grade A Quarterback
The Sun Belt might be overlooked, but it offers plenty of fantasy options, including one of the nation's top QBs in Ryan Aplin.
Mountain West Fantasy Preview: Mountain West: Carr Ready to Drive Bulldogs
Mountain West Fantasy Preview: Mountain West: Carr Ready to Drive Bulldogs
Derek Carr is in position to put up video game-type numbers for Fresno State this season.
C-USA Fantasy Preview: C-USA: Houston's Problem isn't Sims
C-USA Fantasy Preview: C-USA: Houston's Problem isn't Sims
Much has changed at Houston this season, but the one constant is star running back Charles Sims.
ACC Fantasy Preview: ACC: Tajh is a Wonder
ACC Fantasy Preview: ACC: Tajh is a Wonder
Tajh Boyd totaled 4,000 yards and 38 touchdowns last year, but he and Clemson are looking for more this season.
Big Ten Fantasy Preview: Big Ten: Badger Ball
Big Ten Fantasy Preview: Big Ten: Badger Ball
Wisconsin's Montee Ball is back to lead Wisconsin, and help fantasy owners in the process.
Big East Fantasy Preview: Big East: Pitt's Ray of Light
Big East Fantasy Preview: Big East: Pitt's Ray of Light
Ray Graham is a supreme talent, but he comes with plenty of warnings after a brutal knee injury last season.
Pac-12 Fantasy Preview: Pac-12: No Luck Needed
Pac-12 Fantasy Preview: Pac-12: No Luck Needed
With Andrew Luck out of the way, USC's Matt Barkley is set to emerge as the Pac-12's top quarterback.
Big 12 Fantasy Preview: Big 12: Klein has Star Competition
Big 12 Fantasy Preview: Big 12: Klein has Star Competition
The Big 12 is home to the nation's top fantasy quarterback in Kansas State's Collin Klein, but he's not the league's only fantasy star.
SEC Fantasy Preview: SEC: New Stars Set to Emerge
SEC Fantasy Preview: SEC: New Stars Set to Emerge
Alabama's Eddie Lacy was one of the nation's best big-play threats the last two years in a backup role. Now he has the starting job all to himself.
2012 Fantasy College Football Draft Kit: Fantasy College Football is Here!
2012 Fantasy College Football Draft Kit: Fantasy College Football is Here!
Collin Klein (Kansas State) is our top quarterback and Montee Ball (Wisconsin) returns as the top running back. We've got all you need for your draft prep, including outlooks, projections, rankings, cheatsheets and much more live now!
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