4 Offensive NFL Draft Risers From Week 12

QB Jayden Maiava, USC

In rainy conditions against one of the best defenses in College Football in Iowa, Jayden Maiava helped lead USC to a win despite trailing by 11 points at halftime. Maiava made many big-time throws in the game against a tough defense. He finished the game with a 71.8% completion percentage, 254 passing yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. Maiava has been one of the best quarterbacks in college football this season. He currently leads the Big Ten in passing yards, has the eighth-best passer rating in all of college football, and leads the entire country in QBR. If Maiava declares for the 2026 NFL Draft, he has a good chance to be drafted by the end of the second round.

RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State

Kaytron Allen helped end Penn State’s surprising six-game losing streak with a career-high 181 rushing yards against Michigan State. He scored two touchdowns and averaged 7.2 yards per carry, and now ranks in the top 20 for both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in college football. Allen has been a consistently productive running back for the Nittany Lions since his freshman season. He won Big Ten Player of the Week for his strong performance, and has now had over 900 rushing yards three seasons in a row. Allen is a powerful and efficient running back who could go early on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M

KC Concepcion was one of the biggest reasons for Texas A&M completing a 27-point comeback to win the game against South Carolina and remain unbeaten. He had a career-high 158 receiving yards on seven receptions in the game. Concepcion made multiple receptions for big yardage in the game, including a 43-yard reception, a 40-yard reception, and a 31-yard reception on a second-and-18 to set the Aggies up on the four-yard line on their go-ahead scoring drive. Concepcion ranks in the top 20 in receiving yards in college football and leads the SEC in receiving touchdowns with eight. He is a great run-after-the-catch receiver with reliable hands. Concepcion has the potential to be a top 50 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Kenyon Sadiq had one of the best games of his career in Week 12. Against Minnesota, he had a career-high eight receptions and 96 receiving yards as well as a touchdown reception. He demonstrated he has many of the skills needed to potentially become a star NFL tight end in the game. Against the Gophers, Sadiq showed his incredible athletic ability and good separation skills. He also showed reliable hands, the ability to make difficult catches, and to make plays in the red zone. Sadiq is likely the first tight end taken in the NFL Draft, and is projected to go in the first round, with a chance to be a top 20 pick.