The Cleveland Browns’ "Super Bowl" is bigger than ever this year.

Mitch Trubisky upped its importance Monday when the North Carolina quarterback declared himself eligible for the NFL draft.

Then, on Monday night, Deshaun Watson took the what-will-happen hype to a new level by leading Clemson to a come-from-behind, last-second win over Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T.

Watson threw for 420 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 43 yards and a touchdown. In the two biggest games of his career, the national semifinal and final, Watson had 679 passing yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions and added three touchdowns rushing.

Against Ohio State and Alabama, Watson accounted for seven touchdowns. Which is a month's work for the Browns offense.

This means that the Browns' annual "Super Bowl" -- a.k.a. the NFL Draft -- could be the most discussed since ... well ... since last year, when the Browns traded out of the second spot.

This year they have the first pick.

And with the college season over, the debate over Watson, Trubisky, Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen, Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett and perhaps even LSU running back Leonard Fournette may commence.

Watson has the luxury of being seen last, which for him is a good thing.

As one NFL player said: "No way do Browns pass on Watson after last night."

The qualifier? ESPN's Todd McShay does not project Watson to be selected in the first round. Nor does Mel Kiper. Watson played in a college system made for his skills. Whether those skills can translate to the NFL is another matter.

What Watson did with the national title game, though, is put himself in the discussion. He'll be scrutinized every which way to Sunday (literally) for the next few months. His combine press conference becomes more important. And if he plays in the Senior Bowl, he'll be closely watched -- especially by Browns head coach Hue Jackson, who will coach in the game.

As of the national title finish, McShay had Watson third among draft-eligible quarterbacks.

First is Trubisky, who leaves North Carolina with a year of eligibility remaining. There will be much discussion on whether Trubisky is ready, but his play this season shot him to the top of McShay's quarterback ratings. When the season began, Trubisky was not even on McShay's radar.

Trubisky is from the Cleveland area, he grew up a Browns fan and his stated dream is to play for the Browns. While some might argue to be careful what you wish for, Trubisky genuinely would like to play in his hometown.

Kiper has Trubisky ranked 16th overall; McShay doesn't have him in the Top 32.

The other quarterback under consideration will be Notre Dame's DeShone Kizer. But at this point, coming off the national title game, the focus is on Watson (remember Vince Young's performance for Texas?) and Trubisky.

There will be chatter about defensive players such as Garrett and Allen. But when it comes to that top pick, the quarterback position takes precedence. Last year the two top quarterbacks were not deemed top 10-worthy; they still went first and second overall.

Can the same thing happen this season? Given the premium given to the position, it can.

So let the talk begin. The hero of the national title game. The Cleveland guy who wants to stay in town. The touchdown-maker. The pocket passer.

Not even the Browns can lose this "Super Bowl."

Can they?