You don’t make it to the National Championship Game without a talented roster. But the number of future NFLers on the field Monday night when Clemson and LSU square off is staggering.



Attempting to rank the best draft-eligible prospects from these two rosters was somewhat challenging and easily could have been longer. The round projections are going to fluctuate from team to team, especially after the first three rounds, based on scheme fit and play personality. But these are general grades based on my evaluations and how many around the NFL view these players.



As impressive as the names are on this list, it doesn’t include some of the best players in the game because they aren’t yet draft-eligible. Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence would have a strong argument for the No. 1 spot. LSU CB Derek Stingley would be in the top three. And players like WR Ja’Marr Chase (LSU), WR Justyn Ross (Clemson), LT Jackson Carman (Clemson) and DT Tyler Davis (Clemson)...