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Two-time Doak Walker Award winner (best running back) and unanimous All-American. Taylor is comparable to Saquon Barkley. He was an accomplished prep track athlete (won back-to-back state titles in the 100 meters). He's sixth on the FBS all-time rushing list (6,174 yards). Number of collegiate touches and ball security (18 career fumbles) could cause him to slip into the second round, but it shouldn't. Projected: 1st or 2nd round

2020 NFL Draft: Top 10 running backs

April 17, 2020 at 2:13 p.m.

Since the 2016 NFL Draft, only seven running backs have been drafted in the first round. Due to the shelf life of most running backs in the NFL, teams typically...

The Buckeyes continue to churn out NFL-worthy corners, but none of them were unanimous All-Americans like Okudah. Projected: Top 10

2020 NFL Draft: Top 10 cornerbacks

April 17, 2020 at 2:14 p.m.

Every NFL team is always looking for, and in need of, a lockdown defensive back. Here are Eddie Brown's top 10 cornerbacks:

Reminiscent of Jason Witten, his ball skills are second-to-none for his position in this draft class. The White Sox picked him in the fifth-round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Projected: 1st or 2nd round

2020 NFL Draft: Top 10 tight ends

April 17, 2020 at 2:17 p.m.

A tight end that run blocks and catches passes is an NFL quarterback's best friend. Here are Eddie Brown's top 10 tight ends:

Young is the best player in this draft class. He's an elite prospect who hasn't maxed out his ceiling. Just wait until he diversifies his pass rush repertoire. Projected: Top 3

2020 NFL Draft: Top 10 edge rushers

April 17, 2020 at 2:15 p.m.

Having a pass rusher who can get to the quarterback is an important factor for a successful defense in the NFL. Here are Eddie Brown's top 10 edge rushers:

Wirfs is a do-everything athlete (baseball, football, track and wrestling in high school). This coupled with his freakish strength makes him a potential star at every offensive line position besides center. Projected: Top 15

2020 NFL Draft: Top 10 offensive tackles

April 17, 2020 at 2:16 p.m.

Every NFL teams needs a stout left tackle to protect their quarterback's blind side. Here are Eddie Brown's top 10 offensive tackles:

Mapo Ragu blends Korean, Chinese, Italian flavors

April 14, 2020 at 10:43 a.m.

When he was working on his new cookbook, "See You on Sunday," New York Times food editor Sam Sifton couldn't have known that we'd suddenly be so focused on home...

Tony Hale and Julia Louis-Dreyfus appear in a scene from the comedy series, "Veep" which is among 500 hours of free programming to be streamed via HBO's #StayHomeBoxOfice initiative'

Your guide to free HBO, SiriusXM radio and other stuck-at-home giveaways

April 13, 2020 at 8:39 a.m.

As we begin yet another bewildering week of sheltering in place, we can find solace in small blessings. Like sidewalk chalk hearts. And noise canceling headphones. And carbs. Let us...

Festivalgoers running toward the main stage at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. April 13, 2012.

Review: Coachella, meet Couchella: New documentary is a breezy desert daze

April 10, 2020 at 2:41 p.m.

The timing couldn't have been worse when Coachella, now the world's biggest annual music festival and pop-culture phenomenon, debuted in 1999 on the grassy fields of the Empire Polo Club...

With restaurants closed, chefs reinvent their food service methods

April 7, 2020 at 10:26 a.m.

SAN DIEGO — Normally around this time of year, Barry Schneider has about 60 employees working for him in food service at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack. But there's...

The Showroom at El Cajon Ford sits idle because the sales department is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 27, 2020, in El Cajon, Califo. A limited crew of staff is still working in the service department.

COVID sideswipes autos: ‘We’re going to ride this out,’ says one car dealer after shutting off all sales

April 3, 2020 at 4:29 p.m.

Normally, the showroom at El Cajon Ford is busy, with its staff selling about 40 cars and trucks a week. But these are not normal times. The dealership's showroom has...

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