USA Today

● By Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
It goes without saying that the College Football Playoff national championship is typically an impressive showcase for top NFL draft prospects. Monday's matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame could be especially intriguing, however, given how robust the Buckeyes' collection of talent is. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, defensive ends JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer, and offensive guard Donovan Jackson are among the prospects who could be on the first-round cusp this April, and that's to say nothing of underclassmen stars like safety Caleb Downs and freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. And while each player will be focused on delivering team glory, the game surely will put the spotlight on several players as they prepare to make the leap to the pros. Ahead of Monday night's game, here's our latest NFL mock draft, with the last four picks still to be determined entering the conference championship games:

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 32 of our

Consensus Big Board

, but do not show up in this mock.