blue-chipper

There was a blue-chipper from New Jersey and a blue-chipper from Northern California, both can't-miss prospects with enormous talent.

Matthews' rise gives USC an impressive linebacker trifecta 2009

Baker, who missed the early part of the season after back surgery, is the lone blue-chipper, and he was spelled admirably by Todd Weiner, who has since retired.

Keepers of the blind side: Left tackles the new money position 2009

Moreover, given the difficulties Ohio State has faced keeping its prime recruits in college for more than one season, Buckeyes fans should welcome a blue-chipper who may be compelled to spend at least a couple years on campus.

Barnes' big summer makes him the top dog in the Class of 2010 2009

Armed with the fifth-overall draft pick in the summer of 2010, GM Garth Snow was primed to add another blue-chipper to his patient rebuilding plan and an impressive passel of prospects.

Higgins Hockey Fantasy Index 2010–2011 Rob Higgins 2010

Armed with the fifth-overall draft pick in the summer of 2010, GM Garth Snow was primed to add another blue-chipper to his patient rebuilding plan and an impressive passel of prospects.

Higgins Hockey Fantasy Index 2010–2011 Rob Higgins 2010

Armed with the fifth-overall draft pick in the summer of 2010, GM Garth Snow was primed to add another blue-chipper to his patient rebuilding plan and an impressive passel of prospects.

Higgins Hockey Fantasy Index 2010-2011 Rob Higgins 2010

A complete class with a blue-chipper at every position, with the key additions being QB Tim Tebow and WR Percy Harvin.

USATODAY.com 2007

The San Diego Chargers were so convinced that Leaf was a blue-chipper that they traded three top draft picks and two players to acquire the second pick, chose Leaf, and then gave him an unprecedented $11.25 million bonus.

Passing Grades 2006

The San Diego Chargers were so convinced that Leaf was a blue-chipper that they traded three top draft picks and two players to acquire the second pick, chose Leaf, and then gave him an unprecedented $11.25 million bonus.

Passing Grades 2006

The San Diego Chargers were so convinced that Leaf was a blue-chipper that they traded three top draft picks and two players to acquire the second pick, chose Leaf, and then gave him an unprecedented $11.25 million bonus.

Passing Grades 2006