We've gone through draft grades for the AFC East and AFC North, and now it's time to give our take on how we think the teams from the loaded AFC South did in the 2009 NFL Draft. Houston Texans Grade: B- Best: Brian Cushing, OLB, USC Cushing is perfect for either outside linebacker position, and has enough versatility to be used in the middle, as well. He plays with a head of steam, delivering nasty hits, and is reliable in coverage. Cushing ...Read More

As depressing and demoralizing as an NFL bust can be for an NFL team, a fan, or even the player that receives the label, there is always a softer side to the NFL Draft. We've seen guys like Green Bay receiver Donald Driver and New England's Tom Brady emerge from the sixth round of the draft to formulate incredible careers. After scouring over the college player pool and making their picks, each team undoubtedly feels they've found a gem or ...Read More

Go Back to Round 2 Round 3 65. Detroit Lions - Fili Moala, DT, USC Just one of the many USC prospects, Moala has been overlooked all the way into the third round. He is a massive man with good strength, and should give the Lions an inside presence they haven't had since Shaun Rogers. 66. St. Louis Rams - Chip Vaughn, S, Wake Forest They got their tackle and receiver, now addressing the defense is their top priority. Previous: Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia 67. ...Read More

There’s a trio of bowl games on tap for today, and the offenses stand to take the lion’s share of the headlines. First up is the Humanitarian Bowl this afternoon, where Nevada will look to triumph over ACC foe Maryland on WAC rival Boise State’s home field. Tonight in Houston, you’ve got two of the best signal-callers in the country facing off in the Texas Bowl. However, the headliner of today’s slate is the 31st edition of ...Read More

After a seven-win season in 2006 and their first postseason berth since 1961, 2007 wasn't very kind to Rice. However, the league's top QB-WR combo could have the Owls in the hunt for a second bowl bid in three seasons, says Jake Keyes in his Rice preview.

Yesterday, Kelsey McCarson broke down how he thought Conference USA will pan out in 2008. Today, he breaks down key games and impact newcomers, and he also gives his all-conference picks.

Just because they aren't the elite schools doesn't mean the non-BCS conferences don't get scraps when it comes to talent. Leodis McKelvin and Chris Johnson were first-round picks in the recent NFL Draft, and there are several future high draft picks in the non-BCS ranks this year. Some of these guys you will likely see on some All-American teams both before and after the 2008 season, and a few will go on to be high draft picks over ...Read More