Texas A&M junior RB Mike Goodson is likely to leave early for the NFL draft in 2009.



Boston College junior LB Mike Herzlich is expected to stay in school another year before trying his luck in the pros.



ESPN's Todd McShay thinks Arizona junior OT Eben Britton is a top pick. Read More...

For what it's worth, Senator Barack Obama wants a playoff system in college football.

UConn CB Darius Butler may miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Wisconsin redshirt freshman John Clay had 111 yards on 14 carries for the underachieving Badgers against Michigan State.

If Missouri WR Jeremy Maclin isn't a sure fire first round pick, he'll return to school for his senior season.

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DraftNation's Mock Draft Round-Up has once again been updated with the top 2009 draft prospects. For our new fans, the Mock Draft Round-Up is calculated by collecting Internet mock drafts and determining the favorite pick for each team based on the number of mock drafts selecting that player with respect to the top players still available at the time of the pick.

Thus far, the round-up is a compilation of 16 mocks from across the Internet, but as always, if you have your own mock on the Net and want to submit it to DraftNation to be included in our Round-Up, please, email it to beej@draftnation.com.

Maryland WR Darrius Heyward-Bey has scored four touchdowns already this season.

Former USC walk-on Clay Matthews, Jr. is becoming a serious NFL prospect.

How much trouble does Ole Miss QB Jevan Snead pose to the Florida defense this weekend?

Georgia Tech DE Michael Johnson absolutely dominated the Yellow Jackets game against Mississippi State last week.

Check out Tony Pauline's column on Risers and Sliders this week in the '09 draft.

An interesting article on football and the forty yard dash.

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Pro Football Weekly takes note of several 2009 draft prospects.

Former Louisville receiver JaJuan Spillman is lighting it up up Tennessee State.

Auburn DT Sen'Derrick Marks is making himself a lot of money in the future this year.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma DT DeMarcus Granger will miss at least a month with an injury to his left foot.

Is BYU QB Max Hall a legitimate Heisman candidate?

The Ole Miss offensive line, headed by potential top pick Michael Oher, hasn't given up a sack yet.

The Seahawks have re-signed WR Koren Robinson and acquired WR Kerry Colbert from Denver for a fifth round pick.

The Saints have signed former top pick QB Joey Harrington.

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It's week three -- the lollipop games are over and teams are starting to show their true colors. Who cracks the top ten?

After the amateurs are done entertaining co-eds and alumni on Saturday, the professionals take over on Sunday and Monday, wowing the nation and stirring up controversy. New and old quarterbacks as well as some injured players leads to this week's TOP TEN!

Julius Hodge and Dermarr Johnson have traveled a similar path during their NBA careers when both were injured in a drive-by shooting and a car accident respectively. Now they are both considered "Fallen Angels" by Kiki Vandeweghe who is giving the two players a second chance at making an NBA roster with the New Jersey Nets. (Courtesy of TrueHoop).

Shaun Livingston also suffered a severe injury (basketball related) and now is seeking another opportunity with the Portland Trailblazers who have one open roster spot. He worked out for them on Friday.

Slam Online ranks future NBA prospects currently in high school: 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Michael Beasley fired his agent over reported disputes over sponsorship deals.

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USC rolled over Ohio State last night in the highly anticipated Top Five matchup, 35-3.

Michigan State RB Javon Ringer rushed for 282 yards in the Spartans victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday.

Dan Pompei discusses the top five senior QBs for 2009's draft.

From the "Where Are They Now" file, meet former Ohio State LB Andy Katzenmoyer.

Why hasn't Seattle picked up former top ten pick Koren Robinson?

The Buccaneers have tried to trade QB Jeff Garcia to the 49ers, but thus far, he remains in Tampa.

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YouTube has changed the way recruiters and fans look at high school seniors -- "freshman freaks."

Billy Tucker of ESPN discusses how some of the top true freshman have fared thus far in 2008.

DraftDaddy's Paul G offers up his Prospects to Watch for Week 3.

Former Hawaii receiver Ryan Grice-Mullen has signed with the British Columbia Lions of the CFL.

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The Knicks are not in a hurry to trade F/C Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies; Memphis wants a first round pick as well, due to Randolph's hefty salary.

The Grizz meanwhile have agreed to send over F/C Darko Milicic and G/F Marko Jaric.

Warriors backup C Kosta Perovic is headed to Spain.

The Thunder will continue to build around SF Kevin Durant.

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The Rodgers era has officially begun in Green Bay -- and #12 looked sharp as the Packers defeated the Vikings 24-19 on Monday night.

Check out DraftDaddy's Pigskin Perspectives article for analysis of some rising NFL Draft prospects.

Could Cal RB Jahvid Best make a run at the Heisman?

The Jets have signed former Giant kicker Jay Feely after Mike Nugent went down with a leg injury (thus saving us from seeing Kellen Clemens attempt to kick).

After two huge upsets, East Carolina is ranked--th in the nation. Now they have to get used to no longer being underdogs.

USC and Ohio State meet up this week in a matchup filled with future first round picks and potential Heisman candidates.

Speaking of Heisman candidates, here's why Knowshon Moreno is one.

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Bad news for Pats fans and fantasy owners, as New England QB Tom Brady may be out for the year with a torn ACL.

Other notable Week One injuries include Tennessee QB Vince Young, Kansas City QB Brodie Croyle, Dallas RB Marion Barber and Indianapolis RB Joseph Addai. For more info and a full rundown of the first week's winners and losers, check out Charles Robinson's Yahoo! Sports column.

The Saints and Texans are reportedly showing interest in former Bears RB Cedric Benson.

Former Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander may end up in Cincinnati after all.

Look for the Vikings to take a left tackle to replace Bryant McKinnie in the top two rounds of the 2009 draft.

Michigan RB Sam McGuffie looks like the front runner to carry the load for the Wolverines from now on.

Georgia's offense may spread the ball around, but freshman receiver A.J. Green is looking like a superstar in the making.

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Former LSU QB Matt Flynn, a 7th round pick in 2008, has beaten out former Louisville Cardinal QB Brian Brohm, a number two selection, for the backup job in Green Bay.

Both Bengals LB Keith Rivers and Lions RB Kevin Smith have been denied number changes by the league. Maybe they should go the Chad Johnson route and just legally change their names to the numbers they want.

QB Daunte Culpepper has retired from the NFL, after nine seasons and three Pro Bowls.

Wisconsin DE O'Brien Schofield is looking to break out this season.

Navy RB Shun White rushed for 348 yards against Towson State last week, but does the 5'8" 185 pound runner have a future in the NFL?

Three Penn State players have been suspended for the team's next game against Oregon State for marijuana possesion, including DE Maurice Evans.

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Two of high school's finest, TE Morrell Presley of Carson High and the kid who's been called a mix between Joe Montana and Tom Brady, QB Matt Barkley of Mater Dei, squared off against each other last night. They'll be playing together at USC next fall.

Rivals.com Mike Huguenin picks the winners of Week Two's college football games.

A look at Will Judson, who came up big across the field from Arrelious Benn in Illinois' loss to Missouri last week.

Penn State redshirt freshman Stephfon Green looks like the real deal so far.

Redshirt sophomore MLB Obi Ezeh looks to be Michigan's leader on D this season.

Stay up to date with ESPN's Heisman Watch '08.

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