Updated: January 4, 2006, 4:49 PM ET

Juniors begin to make impact on '06 draft

Underclassmen have until Jan. 15 to declare for the NFL draft. In this week's Personnel Points, Mel Kiper Jr. highlights those who already have entered the draft, including one prospect who could be the first defensive player selected.

Share

STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME arrow Become an Insider Today

Jr. By Mel Kiper Jr.
Special to ESPN Insider
Archive
Now that the bowl season is almost over, more and more underclassmen are declaring for April's NFL draft, and that will have a direct impact on the Big Board. This week's Personnel Points takes a closer look at those players who have declared, including three underclassmen who have the potential to be high first-round draft picks in the 2006 draft.

Also this week, I note some good performances in bowl games by players who will be worth remembering when the draft moves past the first round.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

ALSO SEE

MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Insider

MOST SENT STORIES ON ESPN.COM

Most Sent »

TOP STORIES FROM ABC NEWS