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Mel Kiper 2012 NFL Draft big board has Morris Claiborne on the rise

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ESPN analyst Mel Kiper has updated his 2012 NFL Draft big board, and much of it is the same as previous editions.

While there are a few differences, many of them are players moving up or down a spot.

Most notably in the update, LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne breaks into the top 10 at spot eight. Few have risen higher on the draft boards of NFL analysts quite like Claiborne has. On Kiper's last update, he had Claiborne at No. 12.

On the season, Claiborne has three interceptions and 26 tackles. His interception last Saturday against Tennessee showed Claiborne’s exceptional body control and length to go up and make an acrobatic pick off.
Claiborne is Kiper’s top cornerback prospect, followed by

Janoris Jenkins

of North Alabama,

Dre Kirkpatrick

of plain old Alabama and

Stephon Gilmore

of South Carolina.
Check out Kiper’s full mock here. Remember, it’s ESPN In$ider content.

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