The College Football Playoff is always littered with future NFL talent, and this season's event is no different.
From a potential first-round quarterback, to perhaps the draft's best linebacker, to one of the most versatile defensive playmakers in the country, the Playoff will have plenty of Sunday players looking to bring home a championship. Here's a look at draft-eligible players in the CFP, sorted by their 2017 overall PFF grades. PFF grades comprise play-by-play, on-field collegiate production only, but often give great insight into future NFL performance.
1. QB Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma: 96.2
Mayfield was a deserving Heisman Trophy winner after leading all offensive players with a 96.2 overall grade. He's accurate to all levels of the field and has a feel for making plays both inside and outside of the structure of the offense, all pointing toward a successful career at the next level.
2. LB Roquan Smith, Georgia: 90.4
The heart and soul of Georgia's defense, Smith is outstanding in coverage, where his 89.4 grade ranked fourth among the nation's linebackers. He's also one of the best tacklers in the country with only two misses on 114 attempts.
3. OT Orlando Brown, Oklahoma: 88.9
Brown can move defenders at the point of attack and engulfs them at the second level, all leading to the nation's No. 2 grade as a run-blocker at 89.9. In pass protection, he allowed only 10 pressures all season.
4. TE/WR Mark Andrews, Oklahoma: 88.5
One of Mayfield's favorite playmakers, Andrews has the size and speed to create mismatches for the defense. He lines up all over the formation, and led all tight ends with 2.78 yards per route this season.
5. OT Bobby Evans, Oklahoma: 88.4
Less-heralded but just as productive as Orlando Brown, Evans locks down the right side for Oklahoma's offensive line. His 87.7 pass-blocking grade ranked 18th among tackles and his 86.8 grade as a run-blocker ranked sixth.
6. RB Nick Chubb, Georgia: 88.2
It's a deep Georgia backfield, but Chubb is the most efficient of the CFP backs, as he forced 52 missed tackles on only 191 carries. He's excellent at taking what is given by the offensive line and then maximizing it, averaging 3.8 yards after contact per carry.
7. LB Dorian O'Daniel, Clemson: 87.9
O'Daniel has made plays all over the field for Clemson, picking up five sacks, three QB hits and 11 hurries as a rusher while posting solid grades both against the run (84.8) and in coverage (85.3).
8. OT Isaiah Wynn, Georgia: 87.2
Wynn's future in the NFL is likely at guard, but he's currently one of the best tackles in the nation. His 89.9 grade as a run-blocker ranks second in the nation and he has allowed only four pressures on 273 attempts.
9. C Bradley Bozeman, Alabama: 86.5
Since taking over as Alabama's starting center in 2016, Bozeman rarely misses blocks in the run game, grading seventh in the nation at 83.5. He has allowed only 11 pressures on 847 attempts over the past two years.
10. OLB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Oklahoma: 86.3
Oklahoma's best pass-rusher, Okoronkwo has 10 sacks, four QB hits and 31 hurries on 353 rushes, but he also has shown well in the run game and in coverage over the past two seasons. He's a touch undersized for the edge, but that versatility will be valuable at the next level, perhaps in more of a traditional linebacker role.
11. CB Deandre Baker, Georgia: 86.0
Baker has the top grade in a loaded Georgia secondary and opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of only 39.9 when targeting him this season, 12th-best among the nation's cornerbacks with at least 40 targets.
12. QB Kelly Bryant, Clemson: 85.6
The best part of Bryant's game is his ability to take care of the ball, as he has the lowest percentage of turnover-worthy plays in the nation. He needs to improve his work down the field, where his 31.6 adjusted completion percentage on 20-plus-yard throws ranks only 113th in the country.
13. DT Da'Ron Payne, Alabama: 85.3
Payne is the classic Alabama interior defensive lineman who excels in the run game (84.1 grade ranks 23rd in the country), but he's much-improved as a pass-rusher this season, notching 23 pressures (two sacks, six QB hits, and 15 hurries) on 336 rushes.
14. C Lamont Gaillard, Georgia: 85.0
Gaillard's emergence at center has solidified Georgia's offensive line up front, and his 82.3 run-blocking grade ranks 10th in the country while he allowed only five pressures all season.
15. CB Ryan Carter, Clemson: 84.8
At 5-foot-9 180-pounds, Carter is on the smaller size for the NFL, but he's had great production over the past two seasons. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of only 51.6 when targeting him this year to go with six pass breakups and three interceptions.
16. S J.R. Reed, Georgia: 84.7
It was a breakout season for Reed who ranks 23rd among the nation's safeties with his 84.7 overall grade. He has been a force against the run and his 24 stops rank third among SEC safeties.
17. CB Aaron Davis, Georgia: 84.5
Davis has been the model of consistency for Georgia, playing more than 600 snaps in each of the past four seasons while grading above average every year. He has good size at a listed 6-foot-1, and his game is more about limiting big plays -- he's surrendered only 10.6 yards per reception in his career.
18. OT Mitch Hyatt, Clemson: 84.2
Stepping right in as a true freshman starter at left tackle in 2015, Hyatt saw the field early and has improved every year since. He has allowed a career-low 15 pressures and his 85.3 run-blocking grade ranks 13th in the country.
19. S Ronnie Harrison, Alabama: 84.1
A force around the line of scrimmage, Harrison's 84.7 grade against the run ranks 15th in the nation, but he also has been a playmaker in coverage this season with three interceptions and two pass breakups on only 17 targets.
20. RB Rodney Anderson, Oklahoma: 83.5
Anderson has done his damage as a receiver, ranking second among running backs with an 83.1 receiving grade and ranking second with 17.7 yards per reception. He has added a spark to Oklahoma's offense in the second half of the season after playing only 78 snaps over the first six games.
21. CB Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama: 83.4
Versatility is what makes Fitzpatrick a special player and Alabama uses his skills all over the field. He spends the majority of the time playing in the slot where he brings linebacker-like run-stopping (85.0 grade ranks fourth this season) to go with playmaking in the passing game with 16 pass breakups and nine interceptions in his three-year career.
22. DE Christian Wilkins, Clemson: 83.2
Wilkins has had success both on the edge and on the interior, and he played at his more natural position on the inside this season. He's stout against the run and finally broke out as a disruptive pass-rusher in his past two games, picking up six pressures and three batted passes.
23. S Steven Parker, Oklahoma: 83.1
Parker has been a dependable four-year contributor at Oklahoma, missing only 33 tackles on 213 attempts while grading well in coverage. This year, he has an 83.0 coverage grade to go with three pass breakups.
24. WR Calvin Ridley, Alabama: 83.1
Ridley's production has been hurt by inconsistency at quarterback, but he's a game-breaker with downfield ability. He has the speed to get behind the defense and his 361 yards on deep (20-plus yard) passes ranks fourth in the SEC.
25. LB Rashaan Evans, Alabama: 83.0
A movable chess piece for the Alabama defense, Evans can play a more traditional role on the inside, but he's also an outstanding pass-rusher, picking up an incredible 14 sacks, 16 QB hits and 32 hurries on only 262 rushes during his four-year career.
26. CB Levi Wallace, Alabama: 82.9
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the year for the Alabama defense, Wallace had only 101 career snaps coming into the season, but he has been strong in coverage allowing a passer rating of only 37.5 into his coverage, ninth-best among corners with at least 40 targets.
27. RB Damien Harris, Alabama: 82.8
Emerging from a crowded backfield to become the top option this season, Harris ranks seventh in the nation with an elusive rating of 116.4 as he has forced 23 missed tackles on only 110 carries while averaging 5.3 yards after contact per rush.
28. LB Shaun Dion Hamilton, Alabama: 82.6
Hamilton (knee) is out for the season, leaving a big void in the middle of the Alabama defense. Prior to his injury, he was outstanding in coverage with an 82.7 grade and has missed only 17 tackles on 148 attempts in his career.
29. CB Will Johnson, Oklahoma: 82.6
Johnson has been a quietly productive player for Oklahoma over the past three years, playing in the slot and at safety. His 83.2 coverage grade ranks 30th among the nation's safeties.
30. CB Anfernee Jennings, Alabama: 82.6
Alabama had to reload on its defensive front this year and Jennings has stepped in as a productive run defender (84.4 grade) and disruptive pass-rusher with a sack, seven QB hits and 21 hurries on only 179 rushes.
31. WR Hunter Renfrow, Clemson: 82.5
One of the most efficient slot receivers in the nation, Renfrow has caught 75.8 percent of his slot targets this season, second-highest in the ACC.
32. WR Javon Wims, Georgia: 82.5
Wims has emerged as one of the best deep threats in the country, catching 11 of 17 deep targets (20-plus yard) for 313 yards and three touchdowns. His 64.7 percent catch rate is sixth-best in the nation.
33. RB Sony Michel, Georgia: 82.3
Michel has averaged 7.4 yards per carry this season, including 3.7 yards after contact per rush and an elusive rating of 95.6 that ranks 21st in the country.
34. TE Dimitri Flowers, Oklahoma: 82.3
A key target in Oklahoma's play-action game, Flowers will line up in the backfield or as a traditional tight end, and his 2.67 yards per route ranks fourth among the nation's tight ends.
35. G Ross Pierschbacher, Alabama: 82.1
A three-year starter at guard, Pierschbacher ranks 31st in the country with an 81.9 run-blocking grade and he ha been charged with only seven pressures in pass protection all season.
36. DE Isaiah Buggs, Alabama: 82.0
Buggs is another one of the new talents who have stepped right in as a strong run defender and efficient pass-rusher. He has an 82.2 grade against the run that ranks 41st among interior defensive linemen.
37. DE Clelin Ferrell, Clemson: 82.0
After a breakout performance in Clemson's national title run last year, Ferrell has seven sacks, 11 QB hits and 22 hurries on 325 rushes this year and his 6-foot-6, 260-pound frame has the attention of NFL scouts.
38. OT Matt Womack, Alabama: 81.0
An effective second-level run blocker, Womack's 82.9 run-blocking grade was a key part of Alabama's rushing attack, but there's still room to improve upon a 78.5 pass-blocking grade and his 22 total pressures surrendered on the season.
39. G Taylor Hearn, Clemson: 81.0
Hearn's run blocking took a big step forward this season as his 80.6 grade ranks 40th among guards and he has surrendered only seven pressures on the year.
40. G Lester Cotton, Alabama: 80.6
A powerful in-line blocker, Cotton can move defenders at the point of attack, but he'll also whiff on his fair share of blocks. He has given up only nine pressures (one sack, two QB hits, six hurries) on his 338 pass-blocking attempts this season.
41. CB Anthony Averett, Alabama: 80.5
After stepping in as a starter in 2016, Averett has been productive as an outside corner in Alabama's system, but he can be susceptible to big plays, allowing an average of 13.7 yards per reception in his career.
42. G Kendall Baker, Georgia: 80.1
Baker's first year as a starter has been successful, particularly in the run game where his 80.0 run-blocking grade is 54th in the country while he has allowed only eight pressures on the season.
43. DT Jonathan Ledbetter, Georgia: 80.1
A disruptor in the run game, Ledbetter has a solid 79.9 grade against the run to lead Georgia's defensive line that relies on the big guys to defeat blocks and free up its rangy linebackers.
44. S Dominick Sanders, Georgia: 80.0
Another experienced member of Georgia's secondary, Sanders has played at least 85 percent of the team's snaps in each of the past four years and he has 15 interceptions and 12 pass breakups on 129 targets in his career.
45. G Ben Powers, Oklahoma: 79.9
With the No. 21 pass-blocking grade in the nation, Powers solidifies the middle of Oklahoma's offensive line in pass protection, though he has work to do to improve upon a 54.8 grade in the run game.
46. S Hootie Jones, Alabama: 79.7
An athletic safety, Jones has been excellent in coverage, averaging only 5.8 yards per reception when targeted and he has two interceptions and three pass breakups on only 39 career targets.
47. C Erick Wren, Oklahoma: 79.5
Wren's 17 surrendered pressures are more than you'd like to see from a center, but he has improved this season as a run blocker and his 80.0 grade ranks 20th in the country.
48. LB Emmanuel Beal, Oklahoma: 79.3
Beal does a nice job of keeping the ball in front of him in coverage, and he has posted a solid 83.6 grade in that department, but he has to cut down on the missed tackles as he has missed 22 over the past two years.
49. DT Trenton Thompson, Georgia: 79.1
Thompson has battled injuries the past three years, but he excels in the run game where he's at his best finding the ball and finishing plays. He has a run-stop percentage of 22.2 percent, which would lead the nation if he had enough snaps to qualify this year.
50. C Justin Falcinelli, Clemson: 79.0
Falcinelli has stepped in nicely in his first year as Clemson's starting center, posting a solid run-blocking grade at 77.8 (30th in the nation) while allowing 11 total pressures on the season (one sack, four QB hits, six hurries).
Bonus selection: OLB Lorenzo Carter, Georgia: 78.8
While Carter has not lived up to his immense hype coming out of high school, he has made a number of key plays as a pass-rusher for Georgia this season. He has three sacks, eight QB hits, and 18 hurries on only 164 rushes. Georgia has also dropped him into coverage on 83 snaps, where he has held his own with a 75.5 coverage grade.