1. What Position Should Dion Jordan Play in the NFL?

    When you have an intriguing talent like Oregon’s versatile defender Dion Jordan , it can pose a few welcome yet tricky problems in today’s NFL —problems such as determining the best way to use his natural ability...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 8,762 reads 52 comments

  2. NFL Prospects Shooting Up Draft Boards After the Scouting Combine

    The true measure of a pro prospect is in his tape, but historically we've seen "workout warriors" get tremendous boosts in their NFL draft stock, especially if it matches up with what we see on tape...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 66,030 reads 81 comments

  3. NFL Combine 2013 Results: Winners and Losers from the Weekend

    NFL auditions are in full swing as we recap the weekend's action from the NFL Scouting Combine. The results are now finalized for the draft's offensive prospects...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 64,845 reads 31 comments

  4. A Full Scouting Guide to the Top Quarterbacks in the 2013 NFL Draft

    For this scouting breakdown I studied, surveyed and analyzed the top nine quarterbacks in the 2013 draft class. The purpose was to break down the strengths and weaknesses of each QB in direct comparison to one another...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 47,643 reads 150 comments

  5. An Insider's Guide to the NFL Scouting Combine

    The NFL Scouting Combine is a series of long, drawn-out lulls that can feel like endless hours of sitting around, followed by the expectation to instantly perform at the highest ...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 6,409 reads 5 comments

  6. NFL Draft Stock Report Heading into the Scouting Combine

    With the NFL Scouting Combine only days away, we take time here to list the players whose stock has been on the move as of late...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 51,220 reads 105 comments

  7. 2013 NFL Draft: Projecting Best Team Fits for Top Players

    It's time now to take a look at where some of the best prospects in the 2013 NFL draft class could end up. Players hope they are drafted by teams well positioned to maximize their talents...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 31,676 reads 99 comments

  8. The Most Overlooked Players in the 2013 NFL Draft

    This slideshow focuses much-needed attention on this year's less notable NFL prospects. These guys may not be household names today but could be in five years...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 88,191 reads 95 comments

  9. The Most Athletic Players in the 2013 NFL Draft

    Few traits are coveted by the NFL more than pure athleticism. The combination of tools by which athleticism derives is more complex than just determining the fastest players...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 42,732 reads 61 comments

  10. 2013 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting the Draft's First Two Rounds

    Mock drafts are always a big challenge during this time of year. We have yet to begin free agency, which can change the landscape of the draft significantly...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 83,739 reads 169 comments

  11. The Most Valuable Non-Quarterbacks in the NFL

    What happens when trying to assess the highest overall value of an NFL player without considering the quarterback position? This thought experiment originated through a delightfully engaging debate via Twitter...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 3 months ago 1,994 reads 10 comments

  12. The Biggest Wild Cards of the 2013 NFL Draft

    Every year several NFL draft prospects prove to be so polarizing that even the best and brightest experts struggle to reach a consensus on when and where they’ll be drafted...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 29,152 reads 76 comments

  13. Chris Culliver Backlash Clouds Real Issue for Gay Players in NFL

    For the better part of this Super Bowl week, the San Francisco 49ers ' Chris Culliver has dedicated a great deal of his energy to a poorly executed attempt at damage control ...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 1,956 reads 26 comments

  14. Ranking the 20 Best Players to Never Win a Super Bowl

    Making it onto this list is perhaps the epitome of bittersweet. On one hand, you get to find yourself sandwiched between Hall of Famers and all-time greats, but on the other hand, ...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 81,679 reads 196 comments

  15. Spotlighting the Weakest Links in Super Bowl XLVII

    Teams and players may try to sell some overused cliché about how they prepare for the Super Bowl just as they have any other game, but we all know that every play, every matchup and every moment in this championship game is magnified...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 43,562 reads 114 comments

  16. 5 NFL Draft Prospects Most Likely to Be Overdrafted

    Based on film study and years of personal experience as a college football All-American and former NFL player, I turn my attention and expertise of the game toward this annual passion ...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 24,102 reads 53 comments

  17. Prospects with the Highest Upside in the 2013 NFL Draft

    The 2013 class of NFL draft prospects is loaded with talent. There are several highly productive players entering the draft, but many have maxed out most of their available talent and have been left off this list...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 239,948 reads 83 comments

  18. Who's Hot, Who's Not Heading into Super Bowl XLVII?

    Excitement abounds from each roster, as momentum entering Super Bowl weekend carries with it an epic clash between perennial talents of both the “Hot” and “Cold” variety...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 44,505 reads 66 comments

  19. A Firsthand Account of the East-West Shrine Game's True Value

    When the final whistle blows on a long, hard-fought season, it may be time for many collegiate football players to take a much-needed break from the painful demands the sport can have on the body...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 6,500 reads 13 comments

  20. Power Ranking Every Underclassman Declaring for the 2013 NFL Draft

    With the NFL draft now less than 100 days away, the list of underclassmen forgoing their senior season is now finalized. Seventy three underclassmen have declared for April's draft, setting a new NFL record ...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 19,959 reads 79 comments

  21. Who's Hot, Who's Not Heading into NFL's Conference Championships?

    It's come down to this: Only four teams remain from the idealistic 32 who started Week 1 with dreams of grandeur and hopes of that elusive championship...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 166,226 reads 115 comments

  22. Lorenzo Alexander: The Most Interesting Man in the NFL

    When it comes to the Washington Redskins , we all know who Robert Griffin III is, better known as RG3. But few of us are fully aware of perhaps the NFL ’s most interesting ...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 4,535 reads 14 comments

  23. Ray Lewis Running on Empty, but Still Makes Ravens a Dangerous Team in Playoffs

    Ray Lewis may not have the same sideline-to-sideline ability that he once did, but he still offers an equally declining Ravens squad something considerably more than just his ability to tackle ball-carriers...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 4 months ago 2,976 reads 12 comments

  24. Who's Hot, Who's Not Heading into Divisional Round of NFL Playoffs

    With the first round of the NFL playoffs now in the record books, it's time to take a look at which advancing team's players are "Hot" and which ones are "Not" as we head into the divisional round of the postseason...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 5 months ago 29,200 reads 61 comments

  25. Open Letter to Head Coaches: What NFL Players Look For in You

    In the midst of a coaching carousel that will have at least seven teams vying for a new head coach, this is a letter to those potential candidates from the perspective of a former ...

    Ryan Riddle Written by Ryan Riddle about 5 months ago 984 reads 1 comments