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2015 NFL Draft Postseason Prospect Rankings: Offense

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2015 NFL Draft Postseason Prospect Rankings: Offense

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With the college football regular season in the books, it's time to update the big board. Some positions haven't changed much since mid-season, but others may have a few surprises. Here's a breakdown of the top five players at each offensive position group.

Quarterbacks

Marcus Mariota Oregon
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Quarterbacks

Marcus Mariota Oregon
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1. Marcus Mariota (Oregon): Heisman winner will begin quest for National Championship at the Rose Bowl.
2. Jameis Winston (Florida St): Same as Mariota
3. Brett Hundley (UCLA): Better off sitting on an NFL bench for a year than taking a pounding at UCLA.
4. Bryce Petty (Baylor): Needs to improve accuracy if he's ever going to be a starter.
5. Shane Carden (East Carolina): Bowl game against Florida's SEC defense will have huge impact on stock.

Running Backs

Todd Gurley Georgia
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Running Backs

Todd Gurley Georgia
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1. Todd Gurley (Georgia): Injury or no injury, he's the best back in college.
2. Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin): Home run threat in running game, but a liability in passing game.
3. Tevin Coleman (Indiana): Ran for over 2,000 yards against crowded boxes.
4. Duke Johnson (Miami): Has the vision to find smallest holes in a defense.
5. Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska): Difficult to tackle despite small frame.

Wide Receivers

DeVante Parker Louisville
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Wide Receivers

DeVante Parker Louisville
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1. DeVante Parker (Louisville): Overcame injury and revolving door at QB to become top WR prospect.
2. Amari Cooper (Alabama): Concerns over his ability to create separation at the next level is why he's not No. 1.
3. Jaelen Strong (Arizona St): Physical receiver does a great job high-pointing the ball.
4. Devin Funchess (Michigan): Creates mismatches with ability to play WR and TE.
5. Dorial Green-Beckham (Oklahoma): Ineligible this season.

Tight Ends

Ben Koyack Notre Dame
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Tight Ends

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1. Ben Koyack (Notre Dame): Reliable pass-catcher is also above-average run blocker.
2. Nick O'Leary (Florida St): Size is a concern, but he's been reliable safety valve for Seminoles.
3. Clive Walford (Miami): Medical report will be huge after undergoing knee surgery.
4. Jeff Heuerman (Ohio St): Great blocker hasn't been targeted enough in pass game.
5. Tyler Kroft (Rutgers): Another underutilized TE will have a better career as a pro.

Offensive Linemen

Brandon Scherff Iowa
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Offensive Linemen

Brandon Scherff Iowa
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1. Brandon Scherff (Iowa): The best run blocker in this class can excel at tackle or guard.
2. La'el Collins (LSU): Has the quickness, strength and mean streak teams love in a lineman.
3. Andrus Peat (Stanford): Patient blocker has the balance and awareness to be a franchise LT.
4. Ronnie Stanley (Notre Dame): Excelled in 2014, but should stay in school to gain LT experience.
5. T.J. Clemmings (Pittsburgh): Raw RT prospect is rising fast.

Shawn Spencer is an NFL Draft writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Spencer_NFL, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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