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No. 5 — Dak Prescott

School: Mississippi State

Year: Senior

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 230 pounds

Why he’s No. 5: In his first full season as a starter, Prescott led Mississippi State to the Orange Bowl in a record-setting season. With his combination of size, mobility and arm strength, Prescott has drawn comparisons to former Gator quarterback Tim Tebow. Like Tebow, Prescott has thrived in Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen’s spread offense. Prescott broke school records for rushing yards by a QB (986), total offense (4,435 yards), passing TDs (27) and completion percentage (.