Big Board calm before the (underclassmen) storm

Updated: January 29, 2007, 2:27 PM ET

The names are the same on this week's Top 25 Big Board, but expect major changes once the NFL officially releases the list of underclassmen who have declared for April's draft.

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By Mel Kiper Jr.
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The bowl season is coming to an end, but that doesn't necessarily translate to changes on my Top 25 Big Board. In fact, the 25 players this week haven't changed; however, you will see significant movement once underclassmen officially declare for April's NFL draft. The NFL doesn't release the official list until Jan. 19, so you won't see underclassmen appear on the Big Board until Jan. 22.

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