2016 NFL Draft: 5 Most Versatile Prospects in This Year's Class

The college football season is officially in the books, which means it's time for many fans to turn their full attention to the 2016 NFL draft.

This year's class doesn't have the name-brand power of two top quarterbacks like last year, but there's still a deep pool of talented players for teams to fawn over for the next few months.

With final roster decisions getting more difficult by the year, versatility continues to be one of the greatest tools an NFL prospect can have. The ability to play multiple positions or impact the game in a variety of ways are things NFL front offices are always looking for in their potential rookie additions.

This year's crop of NFL hopefuls has plenty of impressive jack-of-all-trades types, from players who could have value on both sides of the ball to special teams playmakers who can also allow offensive coordinators to be creative and exploit mismatches.

Let's take a look at five of the most versatile prospects in this year's NFL draft.

Braxton Miller, Ohio State

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Ohio State's quarterback circus didn't include Braxton Miller this year, but he put his freakish athleticism and knack for the big play to good use elsewhere.

Miller moved to receiver for the 2015 season, after posting back-to-back campaigns with over 2,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing in each.

His playmaking ways didn't stop with the position switch, however, as Miller proved again this year how dangerous he can be when he gets the ball with a little room to work.

Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer believes Miller will have a much better chance of succeeding at the next level having made the switch in college, rather than making a similar switch once he's already been in the league, per Chase Goodbread of NFL.com:

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I think it's the perfect position, and the scouts see it too, for Braxton to play in the NFL. I met Terrelle Pryor over the summer, and people (the Browns) said 'We're going to move him to receiver' like they would move a corner to safety. It's not that easy and it takes a minute to learn, and a lot of times in the NFL, you don't have a minute because it's so competitive. In college, at least, you can take some time to teach them.

And Braxton is way ahead of where anyone thought he would be. He's an excellent blocker now, he knows where to line up, he's become a 35-40-plays-a-game guy. Obviously he's always been a dynamic guy with the ball in his hand, but he can functionally play wide receiver now (and) I think (he) will play for quite a while in the NFL.

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Miller is as explosive as anyone in college football this year, wasting no time providing one of the most iconic highlights of the season in the team's opener against Virginia Tech.

Some might wonder if he'll be able to stick at receiver in the NFL, but it shouldn't be hard for teams to figure out that good things happen when you find ways to get Miller the ball in space.

Myles Jack, UCLA

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One of the biggest disappointments of the 2015 season was a knee injury that sidelined Myles Jack for most of the year. The two-way star decided to go ahead and leave school early, beginning his rehab and pre-draft preparations in hopes of making a full recovery and keeping himself in the top-10 conversation.

Jack proved his incredible versatility by being named the Pac-12's Freshman of the Year on both offense and defense in 2013, having established himself as a valuable weapon at both linebacker and running back.

Rob Rang of CBSSports thinks the Bruin's skill set is full of attractive traits:

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Jack is well-suited to today's pass-happy NFL as he combines rare agility and speed with awareness in coverage. He has the fluidity to cover backs and tight ends step for step and anticipates routes well, breaking free from his assignment to close quickly on the ball. Jack's ability in coverage make him ideally suited to playing outside in a 4-3 scheme, where his lack of ideal size is mitigated.

Jack's burst and agility make him an effective edge rusher and he doesn't shy from contact. He shows an explosive pop on contact to break free from would-be blockers. The hand-eye coordination that makes him so effective in breaking up passes shows up in his tackling, as well, as Jack is consistently able to trip up smaller, quicker ballcarriers. Breaks down well and wraps securely for the reliable take-down with little to no yardage allowed after contact.

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There's no denying his rare athletic ability, and his skills should translate successfully to the next level, regardless of what scheme or position he's put in.

Jack is such a special prospect that despite a season-ending knee injury, he could still easily go in the top-10 picks, and he might be one of the top-five overall talents in this class.

Kenyan Drake, Alabama

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One of Alabama's most dynamic weapons, Kenyan Drake put his explosiveness on display Monday night with a 95-yard kick return for a touchdown, complete with an incredible dive to get to the pylon and secure the score.

Drake has shown incredible toughness and resilience over the past two years, having lost much of 2014 to a gruesome broken leg and missed action earlier this season with a broken arm.

But he bounced back to give the Crimson Tide a spark on special teams and a valuable change-of-pace for Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry on offense.

Jamie Newberg of CBSSports.com explained how Drake's value can translate to the NFL:

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Drake has a chance to be a very good pro, especially if he ends up with a franchise with a creative offensive coordinator. There are so many ways you can utilize his abilities in both the run and pass game. He may not be an every-down back in the NFL, but Drake is a guy who can target with 10-15 touches each Sunday. He's too explosive not to impact an offense and a guy that can break off big chunk plays. Look for Drake to test well and for his stock to rise leading up to the draft.

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Whether he's running the ball, catching out of the backfield or returning punts and kickoffs, Drake can impact the game in a plethora of ways. If he ends up in the right system and is given the chance to do the things he does best, he could be a playmaker on Sundays early in his career.

Jalen Ramsey, Florida State

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Call him a safety. Call him a cornerback. Call him whatever you want, but Jalen Ramsey is a playmaker no matter where he lines up on defense, and you can get opposing offenses have an eye on him at all times.

Ramsey moved from safety to corner this season, proving he has the versatility to make a big impact at either spot, which will only make him more valuable to potential NFL suitors who are picking near the top of this year's draft.

Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball.com spoke with Ramsey's former Seminole teammate—Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston—who gave him high praise and set the bar high with some pro player comparisons:

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He's good enough that we probably won't even get him. That's just one thing to talk about, his competitiveness, and his mentality to always want to be great. That is something that is going to take him a long way.

He can do anything he wants to do really. He's so talented in some many ways. He can be a lock-down corner for you like a Richard Sherman, or he could be a safety-corner hybrid like Charles Woodson. This guy is very talented and has a lot of ability.

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Ramsey looked a bit more comfortable at safety last year than he did at corner in 2015, and I think he's best suited for a role in which he can roam free. But regardless of who drafts him, that team would be wise to take advantage of his rare skill set and ability to play multiple positions at a high level.

Dak Prescott, Mississippi State

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It's easy to take a quick look at Dak Prescott and label him as just a Tim Tebow replica, but a deeper look reveals a player who could end up carving out a long, successful career in the NFL.

One of just four players in FBS to throw for 25 touchdowns and run for 10 this season, Prescott drew a different pro player comparison from NFL.com's Bucky Brooks back in October:

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There hasn't been a lot of buzz surrounding Prescott's prospects as an NFL quarterback, but more and more NFL scouts are beginning to appreciate his game as a dangerous dual-threat playmaker. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound senior has become a more precise pocket passer while exhibiting the the athleticism and mobility to chew up defenses with designed quarterback runs and impromptu scrambles.

While some observers have tagged Prescott as Tim Tebow-like due to his role in Dan Mullen's offense, I believe he should draw comparisons to the late Steve McNair during the pre-draft process.

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Prescott is a tough runner with a thick frame, and he puts it to good use. But he doesn't get enough credit as a pure passer, something fans should expect to see on full display during Senior Bowl week.

Even if he doesn't get a chance to earn a starting quarterback job right away in the NFL, his rushing skills should make him a valuable short-yardage weapon in the meantime.