Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' 2027 NFL Draft stock will keep skyrocketing if he delivers in high-stakes SEC clash against LSU

Those explosive plays have some scouts warming up to the idea of undersized Chambliss (6-foot, 205 pounds) as a legit NFL prospect. In a story published Thursday, The Athletic's Dane Brugler tabbed him as one of 12 seniors who could sneak into the top 15 of the 2027 draft (scheduled April 29-May 1 in Washington). 

"There are several things working against Chambliss in his NFL evaluation, but he is a playmaker with an explosive arm and creative mobility that exasperates defenses," wrote Brugler. "If he goes nuclear this season, could a quarterback-desperate franchise see the vision and draft him early? It's possible." 

The Ringer's Todd McShay envisioned that scenario in his latest mock draft. He has the Arizona Cardinals taking Chambliss with pick No. 3. 

"He can attack tight windows from the pocket and becomes especially dangerous when improvising outside of it," wrote McShay. "Learning to take something off the football when necessary will be the next step in his development, but there's no other quarterback in this class with Chambliss's combination of talent, charisma and big-game chops." 

The big-game chops should benefit Ole Miss on Saturday. LSU represents the Rebels' biggest test thus far, but they may have the upper hand, especially now that Tigers junior QB Sam Leavitt (shoulder) is listed as doubtful. They're still preparing for him to play rather than sophomore Landen Clark or freshman Husan Longstreet. 

Regardless, Chambliss remains the most intriguing QB in the high-stakes tilt. Delivering on another massive stage could further raise his draft stock, which is already skyrocketing.