With the NFL Combine coming up, we will be taking a close look at a few position groups to keep an eye on in Indianapolis.
We're starting with the most watched position in football: the quarterback. Notable quarterback Dwayne Haskins will not be on this list, as most mock drafts have him going in the first six or so picks of the draft. Here's who the Redskins may be keeping close tabs on.
Take a look at photos of 2019 NFL Draft prospect Daniel Jones
Virginia linebacker Zane Zandier (33) and defensive tackle Eli Hanback (58) chase Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke Blue Devils quarterback Daniel Jones (17) and cornerback Bryon Fields Jr. (14) hoist their trophy after defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 36-14 in the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Miami's Trent Harris (33) tackles Duke quarterback Daniel Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke Quarterback Daniel Jones (17) attempts a pass as Wake Forest's Zeek Rodney (93) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
File-This Nov. 24, 2018 file photo shows Duke Quarterback Daniel Jones making a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C. NFL scouts, coaches and prospects have gathered in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl. The game for top senior NFL prospects and junior graduates will feature quarterbacks like Missouri’s Drew Lock, West Virginia’s Will Grier and Duke’s Jones. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Miami's Trent Harris (33) tackles Duke quarterback Daniel Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to pass against Army during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) passes against Army during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Daniel Jones, Duke
Daniel Jones quietly flew under the radar during his first two seasons at Duke. In 2018, Jones started to fly up NFL draft big boards and mock drafts and cement himself as a likely first-round pick. The 6-foot-5, 220-pounder was a starter for three years at Duke where he went 16-20 and won two bowl games. In those 36 games, Jones threw for 8,201 yards and 52 touchdowns on 59.9 completion percentage. Jones also showcased his running ability, amassing 1,323 yards and 17 touchdowns on 406 career rushes.
Take a look at photos of 2019 NFL Draft prospect Drew Lock.
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock scores on a 3-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 33-28. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) attempts a pass against South Carolina linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock hugs defensive lineman Terry Beckner Jr. (5) after Missouri defeated Vanderbilt 45-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) runs with the ball against South Carolina defensive back Steven Montac (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) begins to throw a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) passes to Missouri running back Larry Rountree III (33), during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in East Hartford, Conn. The Tigers ranked eighth nationally in total offense last year. And with 10 starters on offense returning including its entire starting offensive line Missouri is in good shape to replicate its elite offense from last season.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock looks for an open receiver between Florida defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Missouri quarterback Drew Lock scores on a 3-yard touchdown run during an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Columbia, Mo. Tennessee has an opportunity Saturday to show how far it has come in the last year. The Volunteers can become bowl eligible by beating Missouri in their home finale. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) runs with the ball against South Carolina defensive back Steven Montac (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri State Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 72-43. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Drew Lock, Missouri
Drew Lock started for three and a half years with the Missouri Tigers. He won the job during the middle of his freshman season and never looked back. Lock, 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, finished his career second all-time in career passing yards and third all-time in career passing touchdowns in SEC history. Lock also broke the SEC single-season passing touchdown record, getting 44 in 2017. Over his career, Lock had 12,193 yards and 99 touchdowns on 56.9% completion.Lock showcased his running ability, getting six of his nine career rushing touchdowns in his senior season.
Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
Kyler Murray might be the most electrifying player in the NFL Draft. Despite his small frame, 5-foot-10, 194 pounds, Murray was able to light the college football world on fire and win the Heisman trophy in his lone season as a starter at Oklahoma. Murray threw for 4,361 yards and 42 touchdowns in 2018 on 69.0 completion percentage. Murray also showed his lightning speed, running the ball 140 times for 1,001 yards and 12 touchdowns. Murray led the Sooners back to the College Football Playoffs, winning the Big 12 championship along the way.
Take a look at photos of 2019 NFL Draft prospect Kyler Murray.
FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray holds the Heisman Trophy after winning the award in New York. The latest statistical surge has been led by the quarterbacks who will play in the Orange Bowl semifinal on Jan. 29, when No. 1 Alabama faces No. 4 Oklahoma. Both Heisman Trophy winner Murray (205.72) of Oklahoma and Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa (202.30) are on pace to break the record for passer efficiency rating set by former Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (198.92) last season. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to pass, during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws confetti in the air after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa had to settle for second place in the Heisman Trophy balloting, but he delivered arguably the best bowl performance of any player in the country. Tagovailoa outdueled Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray of Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl to earn his spot as the quarterback of our all-bowl team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Grant Calcaterra at the end of the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Representatives of the Oakland Athletics and Major League Baseball met Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, with Heisman Trophy winner Murray, a day before the quarterback’s deadline to enter the NFL draft, a person with direct knowledge of the session said. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) keeps the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. A record number of college football players are bypassing remaining years of eligibility to enter the NFL draft, including Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army, in Norman, Okla. Kyler Murray, the first-round Major League Baseball draft pick and Heisman Trophy-winning Oklahoma quarterback, says he is declaring himself eligible for the NFL draft. Murray announced his decision Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in a tweet. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles as Florida Atlantic linebacker Rashad Smith (7) moves in at right in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Will Grier, West Virginia
Will Grier's college career is one of the more interesting ones in recent memories. In 2015, Grier, 6-foot-3, 217 pounds, led the Florida Gators to a red-hot start as a true freshman. He was then suspended for using PEDs before transferring to West Virginia. After sitting out the 2016 season, Grier became the starter in 2017 and became one of the best in all of college football. In his two years at West Virginia, Grier threw for 7,354 yards and 71 touchdowns while completing 65.7 percent of his passes. He also ran for five touchdowns while at West Virginia.
Clayton Thorson, Northwestern
Clayton Thorson's Northwestern career is one of the more underrated in all of college football. Thorson, 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, played all four years for the Wildcats and was the full-time starter in his final three seasons. Thorson is the all-time record holder for career passing yards and touchdowns for Northwestern, while also leading them to their first ever Big 10 championship game in 2018. Thorson ended his career with 10,731 yards and 61 touchdowns on 58.4 completion percentage. He also finished with 27 career rushing touchdowns, with the majority of them coming on quarterback sneak plays.
