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Mel Kiper's top 5 juniors by position
Jake Locker is staying in school, but his standing remains
Originally Published: December 16, 2009
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Mel Kiper Jr. | ESPN.com
Biggest news among the juniors this week was that Jake Locker is staying in school. That said, he's still among these listings because while the Big Board reflects likely draft prospects, these are just top junior pro prospects at each position, whether they choose to make the jump or not. Locker is staying, but he won't be pushed off these lists. He just figures to join the top seniors next fall.
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