Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones started just three games in 2014, but he might have made the most important contributions to his team of any player this season.
Except maybe Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.
But what about how valuable Melvin Gordon was to Wisconsin? Or Amari Cooper to the Crimson Tide?
On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being a stellar contributor, how would you rate those offensive standouts when compared with Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright III, and Alabama safety Landon Collins?
Don't worry, we figured it out for you -- again.
Heading into the 2014 season, ESPN.com ranked the top 100 players in the country based on their expected contributions for the season. Jones didn't make the cut in August -- go figure -- but Braxton Miller was tied for No. 5.
Now that there is an entire season of performances to evaluate, this #CFBrank looks a wee bit different than the preseason version (hint: Jameis Winston is no longer No. 1).
Who is? Follow along on the countdown to find out.
It's amazing how much has changed in a few months -- including our perspective.
Georgia running back Todd Gurley was ranked No. 3 heading into the season, but that spot should sink after he missed four games due to an NCAA suspension and then suffered a torn ACL after returning to action. Gurley was still one of almost 240 players who were rated by 32 writers and editors from ESPN.com -- but so was his teammate, Nick Chubb.
Not only has the order changed, but so did the list of candidates to whittle down.
Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight was tied for 81st in August, but after an inconsistent season, he's not an option this time around. Utah State quarterback Chuckie Keeton was among the top 100 preseason players, but he wasn't considered after missing most of the season with another left knee injury. TCU defensive end Devonte Fields, who was the Big 12's preseason Defensive Player of the Year, was also in the initial ranking, but not on the final ballot after he separated from the school this past summer.
Now it's Trevone Boykin's turn.
The list has changed, but the method for determining it was the same.
A player who contributed almost nothing to his team was given a lower score, while a top contributor might be awarded an 8, 9 or 10. Their positions were irrelevant (it's impossible to compare a lineman with a linebacker), but each player was rated against the others on the list.
Here are the first two parts -- 81-90 and 91-100 -- of #CFBrank. We will unveil the rankings in descending order every day this week.
Ranking the top four teams in the country pales in comparison to the challenge of ranking the top 100 players. Ohio State proved the selection committee got it right. Did we?