The expanded College Football Playoff was great for fans, but it also served as a new platform for draft prospects to showcase their wares on the biggest stage in the sport. Several participants in the CFP were able to elevate their draft stock in a major way over the last several weeks.

One of the biggest sells is the success of former Fighting Illini standout Devin Witherspoon, who now plays cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks. His success is a testament to the coaching staff with the program, who took him from an unranked recruit to a first-round draft selection.