Jeff Risdon reviews the first round and expects a run on quarterbacks and defensive lineman in the early part of the second round. Read more »
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Risdon's First-Round Draft Reaction
NFL Mock Draft, Version 11.0 (Final Edition)
This is one strange draft, easily the most difficult to forecast in any of the seven years Jeff Risdon has done this. Read more »
The 6th Annual Bras And Dynamite (2011 Edition)
Our track record of predicting busts and booms has been very strong over the past five seasons. In which category does Blaine Gabbert and nine other players belong? Read more »
Despite Super Bowl Appearance, Steelers Still Have Several Needs
Pittsburgh always does very well with its first round pick and seems to do okay with its second, but there has been a disconnect in the middle rounds of late. Read more »
NFL Draft Hints, Allegations, And Things Left Unsaid
Most teams are spending this week finalizing their draft boards and sending out feelers for potential trades. Here are some whispers and opinions RealGM has gathered from talking to scouts, team personnel, and agents. Read more »
The 'What I Would Do' Mock Draft
In order to shed a little light on who may be over- and undervalued on draft day, this mock is made with Risdon in control of each team's selection. Read more »
Stars, Sleepers And Overrated Of The 2011 NFL Draft
For the fifth consecutive year, here are a collection of players from the upcoming draft who project to become Stars, Sleepers or Overrated. Read more »
NFL Mock Draft, Version 10.0 (Tax Day Edition)
Jeff Risdon's latest mock goes four rounds deep and, yes, Cam Newton is slotted as the first overall pick. Read more »
Risdon's Draft Notes (April 13th)
With the NFL Draft just 15 days away, Jeff Risdon checks in with some notes and thoughts as the big event draws near. Read more »
An Interactive 2011 NFL Mock Draft
An AFC scout sat down with RealGM to offer his mock draft selections and provide commentary on every player projected in the first round. Read more »
Reading Between The Lines
This is the time of year where NFL teams and personnel do a great deal of subtle communications. Teams that do well with this dance usually win. Read more »
NFL Mock Draft, Version 9.1 (Late March Edition)
This edition features many changes, including the hypothetical rise of Ryan Mallett and the fall of Da’Quan Bowers. Read more »
NFL Mock Draft, Version 9.0 (Late March Edition)
This edition features many changes, including the hypothetical rise of Ryan Mallett and the fall of Da’Quan Bowers. Read more »
10 Tips From The Scouting Trail
Jeff Risdon has had the wonderful opportunity to meet with a handful of NFL scouts following some recent pro days. Here are some of the choice observations, quotes, and opinions. Read more »
$.02 On The Breakdown Of Labor Talks
How does the NFL's decision to risk 10% of their customer base because of how to split up less than 1% of its total business make sense? Read more »
$.05 For March 7
Explaining the labor Armageddon that waits, Barack Obama's involvement and why Alex Smith would be the #1 offseason target for the Vikings and Bengals. Read more »
2011 NFL Mock Draft, Version 8.0 (Post-Combine)
With the combine in the books, the draft is becoming a little more clear even if the labor talks are impacting that clarity. Marcell Dareus has moved up to the first overall slot in the latest edition. Read more »
Early Combine Observations
Thoughts on Jake Locker, Tyron Smith, Gabe Carimi, Julio Jones, Mark Ingram, Ryan Mallett, Jonathan Baldwin, Christian Ponder and more. Read more »
Top 103: Pre-Combine Edition
A.J. Green, Von Miller, Cam Newton, Da'Quan Bowers and Patrick Peterson headline our prospect list heading into the combine. Read more »
$.05 For President?s Day
Updates on CBA mediation, reasons for optimism, an NFL perspective on Carmelo and notes ahead of the combine. Read more »
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