Bowl season gets started this week, but 2018 NFL Draft talk began even earlier than that with several NFL prospects opting to skip their team’s bowl game.

With that in mind, 247Sports is taking a look at the top non-senior quarterbacks in college football and projecting whether they should stay or go in regards to the NFL. And there is no shortage of big names with decisions in front of them.

Josh Rosen, UCLA (GO) –There should be no question here. Rosen is a sure thing as a first-round pick and will likely be selected in the top 5. He’s got little to prove in terms of his on-field efforts. Add in the fact he’s ended each of the last two seasons on the bench with an injury, and there’s zero reason for Rosen to potentially devalue himself during his would-be senior year. Plus, if you’re Rosen, would you rather learn from your fourth offensive coordinator in four years at UCLA or be in the NFL making millions?

Lamar Jackson, Louisville (STAY) – Jackson at least hinted earlier this year he could return to Louisville for his senior season. But that was in the offseason, and it’s not like Jackson has much more to prove in college. Yet, there are still a few things out there for Jackson in terms of the college game. First, if he comes back, he could potentially join Archie Griffin as the only two-time Heisman winner in history. Second, with a better defense, Jackson could help Louisville to its first ever ACC title. Third, there are still plenty of people out there who question Jackson’s ability to play in the pros. If he returns and continues to improve as a pocket passer, Jackson could cement himself as a first-round prospect and one of the greatest college football players of all time.

Sam Darnold, USC (GO) – Darnold might well return for his redshirt junior season. It’s not out of the question, and it would be in line with his personality. At the same time, I’m always going to be a proponent of a pro prospect, if he’s assured of being drafted high, taking the money while he can. The injury risk is just too high. Most mock drafts grade Darnold out as a top 10 pick, and I had scouts tell me before the season that Darnold was their top QB in this draft class, “no question.” There’s certainly plenty for Darnold to work on. His footwork can be erratic, his decision making questionable and his interception rate is far too high (12 in 13 games). But that doesn’t really matter when people are willing to draft you early, right? I wouldn’t fault Darnold a bit if he decided to return to college – I’d likely applaud it. I just know I’d tell him to take the money if I was advising him. Earning a degree and enjoying the college experience are noble goals. But as Darnold’s dad told me this summer, Darnold’s motivation “was never academic.”

Drew Lock, Missouri (GO) – This distinction is largely dependent on Lock’s NFL evaluation, but he’s a player who will only rise during the draft process. A smart kid with a pro frame (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) and a big arm, Lock has the tools to be a high-round pick. He also has the stats. Lock set the SEC single-season passing touchdown record this year, and showed time after time he can throw deep (9.6 yards per attempt). With Josh Heupel moving on to UCF and Missouri’s coordinator situation up in the air, Lock should go get his money if he gets a Day 1 or Day 2 evaluation. We expect him to.

Clayton Thorson, Northwestern (STAY) – Thorson and Lock are actually rather similar. Both started as true freshmen and are three-year starters as a junior. Both stand at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds. Most importantly, both have NFL skill sets in the mind of evaluators. There is a big difference, though – production. Thorson, in a more pass-happy system than you’d expect from Northwestern, threw for just 6.59 yards an attempt and had 15 touchdowns to 12 interceptions. Come back one more year and continue to evolve, and Thorson could vault himself into early-round consideration in 2019.

Jarrett Stidham, Auburn (STAY) – I’m normally a “take your money when you can” kind of guy. But it makes sense to stay in some cases. Stidham seems to understand that. As talented a QB as you’ll find in this potential draft class, Stidham already said he’s “got a long way to go before anything like that happens” earlier this year when asked about the NFL. That’s a rather mature perspective. It’s also the right one. While Stidham is technically eligible for the draft, he’s started only 16 college games. If Stidham leaves, he will get drafted. Yet it makes more sense for him to return to college and put additional games on tape. The reward – launching into first round consideration – in that scenario is much higher than the injury risk.

Josh Allen, Wyoming (GO) – In terms of college production, Josh Allen’s 2017 stats left a lot to be desired. He threw for just 1,658 yards – just over half his total from last year – completed 56.2 percent of his passes and tossed 13 touchdowns to six interceptions. But at 6-foot-5, 233 pounds with excellent mobility, he’s got a frame (and arm) scouts love. Almost everyone has him projected as a first-round pick. So yeah, it’s time to go.

Nick Fitzgerald, Mississippi State (STAY) – Perhaps you don’t think of Fitzgerald as a pro prospect because of how frequently he runs the football. But Fitzgerald is very intriguing for scouts. At 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Fitzgerald is the ideal in terms NFL size. He’s also got an above average arm and, of course, excellent mobility. Playing under Dan Mullen, who tutored QBs like Alex Smith and Dak Prescott, also works in his favor. Fitzgerald will get drafted if he leaves. Yet Fitzgerald, who suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the Egg Bowl, would be best served by returning to Starkville for 2018. Create an uptick on his 55.6 completion rate and 15-to-11 touchdown to interception ratio, and Fitzgerald goes from intriguing to a potential high-round pick in 2019.

Will Grier, West Virginia (STAY) – Yet another QB on this list to unfortunately have his season ended with an injury, Grier should return to school. While he did rank as PFF College’s second-best QB in the country, this was Grier’s first full year as a starter. Add that to occasionally questionable decision making, which led to 12 INTs, and Grier would benefit from another season at West Virginia. But, if he does indeed leave, Grier’s ability to hit intermediate and deep throws with consistency is a boon.

Deondre Francois, Florida State (STAY) – I don’t think there’s much question here. Francois is an NFL talent, but his Week 1 injury against Alabama ended any legitimate chance of him leaving following his redshirt sophomore season. Francois would likely still be drafted if he declared (very late), but he stands to gain a lot by returning and putting a full season of upperclassmen play on film.

Jake Browning, Washington (STAY) – If you look at Browning’s numbers on paper, you’d see a player primed for an early jump to the NFL: He’s a Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, a top 6 Heisman finisher, a three-year starter and a player who completed 68.9 percent of his passes this season. But Browning, at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, doesn’t have an NFL frame. He also doesn’t really have the arm scouts look for. Walterfootball.com ranks Browning as its 22nd overall quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft pool, saying simply: “He doesn’t have a pro skill set.” Browning should return to school, set some Huskies records and take another year to put additional weight on his frame.

Trace McSorley, Penn State (STAY) – A situation similar to Browning’s, McSorley is a great college quarterback who doesn’t project well to the pros. The size that initially kept recruiters away from McSorley will be a red flag for the NFL. Elite athletic ability and arm talent can help cover up for a lack of size in the pros, but McSorley has neither. But there’s still plenty for McSorley to accomplish in college. It’s easy to envision McSorley as a potential Heisman contender on a team that should contend for a national title if he returns for his senior year.