The five-best quarterbacks invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. As of now, according to CBS' draft prospect rankings, Winston has the edge over Mariota.
Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson warms up before the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Fort Collins, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty (14) celebrates a touchdown pass during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game Michigan State, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
UCLA's Brett Hundley (17) rushes for a touchdown against Kansas State during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass during the NCAA college football playoff national championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won 42-20. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass while facing Oregon in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon defeated Florida State 59-20 to advance to the first ever NCAA football playoff championship game. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
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PLAYERS INVITED:15
MORE:WIDE RECEIVERS, DEFENSIVE BACKS, OFFENSIVE LINEMEN, TIGHT ENDS, DEFENSIVE LINEMEN, RUNNING BACKS LEADING THE PACK: There seems to be a consensus that a quarterback will be the first player taken in this year's draft and the candidates seem to be narrowed down to two – Oregon's Marcus Mariota or Florida State's Jameis Winston? As of now, according to CBS' draft prospect rankings, Winston has the edge. Both are former Heisman Trophy-winners and both have led their teams to stellar regular season campaigns. In what is considered to be a weaker quarterback draft class, these two are a class above the rest. Time will tell as to whether or not either throw at the combine.
TOP 5 QUARTERBACKS (Projected round)
1. Jameis Winston, Florida State (1)
2. Marcus Mariota, Oregon (1)
3. Brett Hundley, UCLA (2)
4. Bryce Petty, Baylor (3)
5. Garrett Grayson, Colorado State (4)**
QUARTERBACKS**
Bryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana
Anthony Boone, Duke
Brandon Bridge, South Alabama
Shane Carden, East Carolina
Cody Fajardo, Nevada
Garrett Grayson, Colorado State
Connor Halliday, Washington State
Brett Hundley, UCLA
Jerry Lovelocke, Prairie View A&M
Sean Mannion, Oregon State
Marcus Mariota, Oregon
Nick Marshall, Auburn
Bryce Petty, Baylor
Blake Sims, Alabama
Jameis Winston, Florida State
