The 2027 NFL Draft spotlight turns to several college football matchups as prospects look to improve their stock during the final five weeks of the 2026 regular season. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava faces Ohio State, while Mississippi State cornerback Kelley Jones matches up against Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman.

By Daire Carragher Oct 29, 2026 11:16 am EDT

The 2027 NFL Draft prospect watch for college football Week 8 features pivotal matchups for quarterbacks, offensive linemen and defensive standouts. South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers faces Tennessee, while Houston cornerback Jalen Mayo could boost his draft stock against Utah. PFF grades and big board rankings also spotlight the NFL prospects competing in Iowa vs. Minnesota and Ole Miss vs. Texas.

By Daire Carragher Oct 23, 2026 5:45 am EDT

Georgia cornerback Ellis Robinson IV is emerging as one of the top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft, climbing to sixth on PFF's big board. His scouting profile features fluid movement, physical run defense and a 36.7% completion rate allowed in man coverage. PFF grades and advanced stats highlight his first-round potential, along with concerns about deep coverage and defensive pass interference penalties.

By Daire Carragher Oct 23, 2026 5:30 am EDT

Dylan Stewart starred as a freshman for South Carolina and has reestablished his dominance despite some turbulence. Daire Carragher breaks down the projected top-10 pass-rusher's strengths, weaknesses and potential NFL team fits ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft.

By Daire Carragher Oct 16, 2026 6:45 am EDT

Daire Carragher walks through several marquee player matchups amid a busy Week 7 college football slate, including another crucial test for Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr at BYU.

By Daire Carragher Oct 16, 2026 6:30 am EDT

The 2027 NFL mock draft projects all 32 first-round selections based on the draft order through the opening weeks of the 2026 NFL season. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith goes No. 1 overall to the Tennessee Titans, while five quarterbacks are selected in the first round.

By Gordon McGuinness Oct 13, 2026 9:25 am EDT

The 2027 NFL Draft stock report highlights the biggest risers and fallers following Week 6 of the college football season. Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker and South Carolina edge defender Dylan Stewart strengthened their cases with standout PFF grades, while Indiana receiver Nick Marsh continued his productive stretch. Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson, Texas A&M receiver Mario Craver and Utah cornerback Jackson Bennee were among the prospects whose performances raised concerns.

By Daire Carragher Oct 12, 2026 10:26 am EDT

South Carolina edge defender Dylan Stewart strengthened his 2027 NFL Draft case with a career-high 95.8 PFF overall grade and two forced fumbles against Florida in Week 6. Stewart added a 92.7 PFF pass-rush grade and an 86.1 run-defense grade in his return from suspension. His performance marked a turnaround after uneven outings against Mississippi State and Alabama earlier in the season.

By Mark Chichester Oct 12, 2026 9:29 am EDT

College football Week 6 features several important matchups involving top 2027 NFL Draft prospects, highlighted by Alabama vs. Georgia. Georgia defensive backs KJ Bolden and Ellis Robinson IV lead a group of six players from the two programs ranked among the top 50 on PFF's Big Board.

By Daire Carragher Oct 9, 2026 5:15 am EDT

Leonard Moore enters the 2027 NFL Draft conversation as PFF's fifth-ranked overall prospect after two elite seasons at Notre Dame. The cornerback earned a 91.8 PFF overall grade in 2025 and has recorded six of his seven career interceptions in man coverage. This scouting report examines Moore's strengths, potential NFL team fits and outlook as a projected top-10 selection.

By Daire Carragher Oct 9, 2026 5:00 am EDT

The 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class is beginning to take shape after five weeks of college football. Darian Mensah, Julian Sayin and CJ Carr have produced some of the strongest PFF passing grades among the top prospects. Arch Manning, Dante Moore and other highly ranked quarterbacks offer NFL evaluators additional data points as the scouting process continues.

By Zach Tantillo Oct 6, 2026 10:58 am EDT

The 2027 NFL Draft stock report examines prospects who helped or hurt their standing with their Week 5 performances. CJ Carr, Kenyatta Jackson Jr. and Ahmad Moten Sr. strengthened their cases with impressive PFF grades. Christian Gray, Nyck Harbor and Ashton Hampton were among the prospects whose recent performances raised concerns.

By Daire Carragher Oct 6, 2026 8:59 am EDT

The 2027 NFL Draft class faces a revealing weekend as several top prospects take on tougher competition. Julian Sayin leads Ohio State against an Iowa team loaded with draft talent, while Darian Mensah gets his first major road test at Clemson.

By Daire Carragher Oct 1, 2026 9:44 am EDT

Jeremiah Smith enters the 2027 NFL Draft conversation with elite production and a remarkably complete receiving profile at Ohio State. He leads qualifying FBS receivers since 2024 with 3,171 receiving yards and a 94.9 PFF receiving grade. Smith’s combination of size, separation ability, contested-catch success and reliable hands makes him one of the most accomplished wide receiver prospects in recent memory.

By Daire Carragher Oct 1, 2026 9:12 am EDT

Colin Simmons strengthened his 2027 NFL Draft profile with career highs in pressures, sacks and defensive stops against Tennessee. The Texas edge defender earned a 91.3 PFF pass-rush grade after generating 10 pressures and six sacks across 36 pass-rush snaps.

By Mark Chichester Sep 28, 2026 12:01 pm EDT

The 2027 NFL Draft landscape continued to take shape in Week 4, with Collin Simmons, Jadan Baugh and Greg Johnson strengthening their early evaluations. Dylan Stewart, Andrew Rappleyea and Koi Perich headline the prospects whose performances raised concerns.

By Daire Carragher Sep 28, 2026 5:15 am EDT

Week 4 brings several important tests for top 2027 NFL Draft prospects as conference play moves into full swing. Texas edge defender Collin Simmons faces Tennessee tackle Jesse Perry, while Oregon quarterback Dante Moore gets a ranked matchup against USC.

By Daire Carragher Sep 25, 2026 8:55 am EDT

Florida running back Jadan Baugh has emerged as a leading 2027 NFL Draft prospect after rushing for 438 yards and eight touchdowns through three games in 2026. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound back owns a 91.7 PFF rushing grade this season while producing 255 yards after contact.

By Daire Carragher Sep 24, 2026 10:36 am EDT
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