Back to what I’m actually good at — evaluating NFL talent.

I posted my 2026 breakout players two weeks ago, and a third of them have already made huge impacts for their teams:

Many more players around college football have emerged as top names for the 2027 NFL Draft.

The first thing I need to get off my chest is that we might have to rethink our first round QBs for the 2027 class. After Dante Moore laid an absolute egg on the road in Stillwater, the class has already taken its first hit. Not that Moore can’t bounce back, but we have to remember he still has collegiate eligibility beyond this season.

Unlike the next QB I want to talk about, who returned to school chasing a national championship. Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss has a rocket of an arm. The way that ball comes out, my goodness it's satisfying. He has arguably his biggest test of the season this week in Baton Rouge, but if Chambliss can knock off LSU he’s going to cement himself in the first round conversation.

Texas QB Arch Manning took a necessary step in his development, mounting a 20-point 4th quarter comeback at home against No. 1 Ohio State. It wasn’t his best game. The offense was pretty putrid for the first three quarters. As Ohio State tensed up trying to hold the lead, the Longhorns were able to make an improbable comeback. Manning’s slow development over his collegiate career paired with new NIL standards could point to a 2028 prospect. Another potential hit to the 2027 class.

A few other 2027-eligible prospects catching my eye:

Kansas State CB Zashon Rich (6-1, 194) — The junior corner has been a force for the Wildcats’ old school ‘Lynch Mob’ defense which has only allowed 3 points all season. He’s long, fluid and physical. He could be next in line to former Wildcat corners in the NFL like DJ Reed, JuJu Brents, Jacob Parrish and Josh Hayes.

Oklahoma TE Rocky Beers (6-5, 240) — Clearly the name is elite. Who doesn’t love when the mountains turn blue? Mr. Beers is a 6th-year senior but this OU offense has enhanced his game under new tight ends coach Jason Witten. He has 8 receptions for 137 yards and a touchdown this season. He has versatility to line up in the slot or in line, and he makes people miss after the catch. He’s already forced 5 missed tackles in 2 games.

Florida RB Jadan Baugh (6-1, 225) — Some people had Baugh as the RB1 heading into the season, but the vast majority had Baugh as the third best propsect behind two other SEC backs. He hasn’t seen difficult competition yet, but with his size and power, he shouldn’t be able to have the footwork he does. He really glides around the field and then embraces contact. He had 33 receptions for the Gators last year, so he’s shown some good signs as a pass catcher as well. We could be looking at another first round RB.

Arizona State WR Reed Harris (6-5, 220) — Harris has been dominant to start the season for ASU. He has 326 yards receiving and scored 2 touchdowns in each of the first 2 games.

Kansas WR Nik McMillan (6-1, 195) — He’s scored a touchdown in each game this season and is averaging a career-best 22.8 yards per reception.

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