Wednesday with Mel Kiper Jr.
Combine risers and fallers, QBs, WRs, LBs and a little something extra at the end
Originally Published: February 25, 2009
Mel Kiper Jr. drops a ton of wisdom on ESPN Radio and TV during the run-up to the NFL draft. Each Wednesday, Insider will compile the best notes, quotes and commentary from the foremost expert on the draft.
The NFL combine
Kiper said there was little movement among the first-rounders who attended the combine. But some potential late-round picks helped themselves with solid workouts.
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