Skip to main content

Mel Kiper Jr.

Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Josh Whyle (81) catches a touchdown pass in the third quarter during a college football game against the UCF Knights, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The UCF Knights defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats, 25-21. Ncaaf Cincinnati Bearcats At Ucf Knights Oct 29 1064
Football

Major Draft Analysts Name Josh Whyle Top-Three Positional Prospect

By Russ Heltman
Dec 4, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Josh Whyle (81) runs with the ball against the Houston Cougars in the second half during the American Athletic Conference championship game at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Zero UC Football Players Land on Latest 2023 NFL Draft Big Board

By Russ Heltman
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the fourth overall pick to the New York Jets during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Analysts Praise Jets as 'Biggest Winners' of Round One; Ahmad Gardner Pick Beloved

By Russ Heltman
Dec 31, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during the first half in the 2021 Cotton Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Football

One Bearcat Selected in Pair of Final Major Mock Drafts

By Russ Heltman
Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant (7) celebrates a turnover with a dunk in the first quarter during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia Bulldogs Vs Cincinnati Bearcats Chick Fil A Peach Bowl 2020 Jan 1 2021
Football

Five Bearcats Selected in Latest Three-Round Mock Draft

By Russ Heltman
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) eyes Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) on a touchdown pass in the second quarter during the American Athletic Conference football championship game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Aac Championship Tulsa Golden Hurricane At Cincinnati Bearcats Football Dec 19
Football

Four Bearcats Selected in Latest Two-Round Mock Draft, Including Ahmad Gardner in the Top-Three

By Russ Heltman
Sep 11, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) reacts after an interception against the Murray State Racers in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Ahmad Gardner Finds Familiar Home in Latest Mock Draft

By Russ Heltman
Sep 11, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant (7) reacts with cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) after an interception against the Murray State Racers in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

Major NFL Draft Analyst Mocks Ahmad Gardner to Atlanta Falcons at No. 8; Drops Multiple Bearcats From Latest Big Board

By Russ Heltman
Feb 2, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; National squad quarterback Desmond Ridder of Cincinnati (9) during National team practice for the 2022 Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Football

NFL Draft Analyst: Desmond Ridder 'has the Most to Prove' Among QBs at 2022 NFL Combine

By Russ Heltman
Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Blue Smith (83), left, and Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder hug after loosing to University of Alabama 27-6 in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the 86th Cotton Bowl Classic Friday December 31, 2021 at AT & T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Uc Bama9
Football

Mel Kiper Jr. Addresses Desmond Ridder's Fall Down Big Board

By Russ Heltman
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) and Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Ahmad Gardner (12) hug after winning the American Athletic Conference championship football game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bearcats won, 27-24. Aac Championship Tulsa Golden Hurricane At Cincinnati Bearcats Football Dec 19
Football

Ahmad Gardner a Top-15 Pick in Latest Mock Drafts, Multiple Bearcats Taken in Second Round

By Russ Heltman
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) and Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Ahmad Gardner (12) hug after winning the American Athletic Conference championship football game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bearcats won, 27-24. Aac Championship Tulsa Golden Hurricane At Cincinnati Bearcats Football Dec 19
News

ESPN Draft Analysts Discuss top NFL Draft Prospects, Conflicting Opinions on Desmond Ridder

By Russ Heltman
Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) celebrates a sack of Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune (3) in the second quarter during the American Athletic Conference championship football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Houston Cougars At Cincinnati Bearcats Aac Championship Dec 4
News

Ahmad Gardner Taken by AFC Contender in Latest Mock Draft

By Russ Heltman
Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) turns downfield after completing a catch as Tulsa Golden Hurricane cornerback Travon Fuller (2) defends in the third quarter during an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bearcats won, 28-20. Tulsa Golden Hurricane At Cincinnati Bearcats Nov 6
Football

Alec Pierce Projected as Possible First-Round Pick by Evaluator

By Russ Heltman
© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.