NFL Draft: Scouting the National Championship Between Oregon and Ohio State

Jan 10, 2015; Euless, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Jeff Lockie (17) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during practice at the Euless Trinity High School football field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

This is it. The final game of the College Football season and the first ever College Football Playoff National Championship.

So far, the playoff has lived up to the hype and it seems this is the first time that there are no doubts that we are truly watching the two best teams face off for a national title.

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Regardless of who wins or loses, as soon as this game ends, the College Football season ends and the NFL Draft process begins for a handful of the players in this game.

For some of them, this game could have a huge impact on where they are drafted. Even players as great as Marcus Mariota have a little bit of proving to do.

This game is their chance.

As we get pumped for the game, let’s take an in depth look on the top three prospects that will be playing tonight on both Ohio State and Oregon in ascending order of the value that each player will hold during the draft process.

Next: Scouting Ohio State WR Devin Smith