NFL Draft intel: Is Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss better off preparing for pros than fighting NCAA?

"One of the biggest issues with Moore right now is his response in the pocket when he's pressured," wrote The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner in a story published Saturday. "Sometimes, it's great; other times, it's not. And though his response after the first-play interception was what we've come to expect from Moore, it also further highlighted the issue when he plays too fast." 

The Jets could wait until 2027 to select a QB and instead focus on filling other roster holes. They should consider taking Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (6-foot-4, 243 pounds) to improve their defense, which ranked second to last in the NFL in points allowed in 2025 (29.6).

Is this San Francisco 49ers star a valid comparison for Indiana Hoosiers DB D'Angelo Ponds? 

ESPN's Jordan Reid compared Ponds (5-foot-9, 170 pounds) to 49ers rookie DB Upton Stout (5-foot-9, 181 pounds) while watching San Francisco upset the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 in the NFC wild-card round on Sunday. 

"Draft undersized corners who are maniacs and make plays on the ball," wrote Reid on X in a reply to The Athletic's Ted Nguyen. "Yes, this is a D'Angelo Ponds tweet." 

Pond's size will be a concern for many teams, but like former Western Kentucky Hilltoppers star Stout, he has displayed excellent coverage skills throughout the season. Per Pro Football Focus, the Indiana standout has allowed zero TD catches in 2025.  Stout, meanwhile, allowed one TD catch in the regular season (via PFF). 

NFL scouts will eye Ponds closely when the Hoosiers face the Hurricanes in the national championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). 

Is Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck back on the NFL's radar? 

Beck, a Georgia Bulldog transfer, was once considered a potential No. 1 overall pick. Don't expect him to go that high in 2026, but teams may be willing to take him on Day 2 or 3 of the draft after a solid CFP showing. Tankathon's updated mock has the Indianapolis Colts selecting him with pick No. 113 in the fourth round. 

In the Fiesta Bowl against Ole Miss, he completed 23-of-37 passes for 268 yards and tossed two TD passes and one pick. The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder also rushed for the winning TD with 18 seconds left, helping him earn the game's offensive MVP.

"Carson Beck's play style and strengths fit the mold of a high-end game manager quarterback in the NFL," wrote Bleacher Report's Damian Parson in his scouting report. "He combines good anticipation, quick game efficiency and timely throwing."   

Will Georgia Bulldogs OT Monroe Freeling climb boards during the predraft process? 

On Monday, Freeling (6-foot-7, 315 pounds) declared for the draft. The O-lineman has the frame and arm length (34 1/8 inches) NFL teams covet, making him a potential second-rounder. Tankathon's latest mock has the Jacksonville Jaguars taking him with pick No. 56 in the second round.

"[Freeling] has good length and plus moments in pass protection, but ultimately he lacks anticipation and timing for consistent success there," wrote PFF's Trevor Sikkema in his positional rankings. "More pass-protection refinement is needed for a starting role." 

While his pass-protection skills have room for improvement, Freeling earned a second-team All-SEC nod in 2025. Pro Football Focus credited him with two sacks allowed on 390 pass-block snaps.