Across the board, Auburn DT Nick Fairley is considered to be an elite-level talent with rare athletic ability as an interior pass rusher. That doesn’t seem to be question among scouts and NFL talent evaluators.

Here’s a look at the top 10 from my latest mock draft I put together before the NFL Scouting Combine. This is subject to change, but right now it’s Cam Newton at No. 1 to the Panthers.

So who are “the best of the rest,” the quarterbacks currently under the radar coming off the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine?

Ohio State defensive end Cam Heyward, who underwent Tommy John surgery in January, will miss the Buckeyes’ pro day on March 11, according to a source close to Heyward.

The talk of the combine — at least as far as quarterbacks go — has been Cam Newton. And then followed by Cam Newton, with a little more Cam Newton sprinkled in. Although to be fair, there also has been some talk about Cam Newton.

Jamie Dukes cross-examines Mike Mayock‘s top 5 defensive tackle prospects, shedding light on why Auburn’s Nick Fairley and four others are ready to bring immediate value to an NFL defense.

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora unveiled his mock draft Friday, projecting April’s top 10 picks.

With the NFL Scouting Combine right around the corner (starting Feb. 24 on NFL Network), more than 300 prospects will descend upon Indianapolis to impress coaches, scouts and team executives. But that’s only the beginning of their journey, hopefully, to the NFL.

Under Armour might be assured that Cam Newton will be a star, but Pat Kirwan isn’t as convinced as he discussed in his weekly NFL.com chat today.

Let the Cam Newton buzz officially begin.

NFL Network’s Mike Mayock released his latest rankings of top five prospects per position, with Boise State WR Titus Young making one of the biggest leaps. Young is listed third, behind Georgia’s A.J. Green and Alabama’s Julio Jones.

A number of NFL players have shown that having instant access to their thoughts is not always a good thing. Right Nick Barnett?

When the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine rolls by in a few weeks, NFL talent evaluators will have a lot of questions for former Auburn QB Cam Newton, a projected first-round pick.

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock breaks down his list of top defensive ends available in the 2011 NFL Draft, a group he projects to have seven to eight first-round picks.

Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton said Friday at Super Bowl festivities that he hopes to work with retiring QB Brett Favre in the coming months as he prepares for the NFL Scouting Combine and the draft.