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Top 5 Underclassmen Undecided On Declaring For 2015 NFL Draft

Top 5 Underclassmen Undecided On Declaring For 2015 NFL Draft

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The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2015 NFL Draft is on Thursday, Jan. 15, so the still undecided players have just a few days left to make their decision. Here are the top five college football underclassmen still undecided and yet to declare for the 2015 NFL Draft.

5. Cardale Jones, Ohio State

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5. Cardale Jones, Ohio State

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It’s incredible that after starting just three games in his entire collegiate career, there is even a question if he should declare for the draft. Jones took over for Ohio State after injuries to quarterbacks Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett and led the Buckeyes to the National Title. Should he enter the draft, Jones would most likely be drafted in the middle to late rounds.

4. Arik Armstead, Oregon

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4. Arik Armstead, Oregon

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It’s fair to wonder how much Monday Night's beat down at the hands of the Buckeyes will hurt Armstead’s stock. The Oregon defensive lineman was part of the front that got mauled and overpowered by the Ohio State offensive line.

One NFL GM recently spoke highly of Armstead to NFL Media’s Albert Breer, “He has first-round talent, no doubt. The more he shows us in the playoff game, the better chance he has. But he’s a 6-foot-8, 290-pound freak.”

3. Dak Prescott, Mississippi State

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3. Dak Prescott, Mississippi State

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Prescott had a big year in 2014 and broke out onto the national scene by leading the Mississippi State Bulldogs to a surprisingly successful season. The athletic quarterback has already graduated and received feedback from the NFL Draft Advisory Board regarding where he would be expected to fall in the draft. At this point, Prescott seems likely to return and would be one of the top quarterback prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft.

2. Kevin Hogan, Stanford

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2. Kevin Hogan, Stanford

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Rumors began circulating earlier today that the Stanford redshirt Junior quarterback was leaning towards returning for his senior season in Palo Alto. Hogan took over behind center for David Shaw and the Cardinal midway through his freshman season and has not looked back since. Should he enter the draft, Hogan is projected to be a late-round pick.

1. Marcus Mariota, Oregon

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1. Marcus Mariota, Oregon

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The 2014 Heisman Trophy winner would shock the world if he decides to stay in Eugene for the 2015 season. If Mariota declares for the draft, it’s a near lock he would be selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the No. 1 pick.

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