September 17, 2026

Draft 2027 College Preview: Week 3

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North Carolina vs. Clemson; Saturday, Sep. 19, 12:00 PM ESPN

The Prospects:

North Carolina
  • DE Melkart Abou Jaoude, No. 9
  • CB Kaleb Cost, No. 2
  • DE Donovan Hoilette, No. 5
  • QB Billy Edwards, No. 9
  • DT Isaiah Johnson, No. 0
Clemson
    • WR Bryant Wesco, No. 12
    • WR T.J. Moore, No. 1
    • C Harris Sewell, No. 55
    • DE Will Heldt, No. 13
    • LB Sammy Brown, No. 47
    • LB Jeremiah Alexander, No. 7
    • CB Ashton Hampton, No. 2

 

The Matchups:

There is some good defensive line talent in this game led by Heldt. Heldt could be a first-round pick next year, but the Tar Heels' defensive linemen started the year strong and have mid-round potential, especially Abou Jaoude.



 


Florida State vs. Alabama; Sep. 19, 3:30 PM ET ABC

The Prospects:

Florida State
  • OT Xavier Chaplin, No. 77
  • WR Duce Robinson, No. 0
  • CB Ja’Bril Rawls, No. 6
  • DE Rylan Kennedy, No. 15
  • LB Chris Jones, No. 10
Alabama
  • OLB Yhonzae Pierre, No. 0
  • LB Caleb Woodson, No. 7
  • CB Zabien Brown, No. 2
  • SS Keon Sabb, No. 3
  • FS Bray Hubbard, No. 18
  • WR Ryan Coleman-Williams, No. 1
  • OT Jayvin James , No. 54
  • C Racin Delgatty, No. 55

 

The Matchups:

This will be an interesting game for Chaplin. In 2024, Chaplin had an impressive season with Virginia Tech before an ugly season with Auburn in 2025. Chaplin is going to see a tough test with Pierre, who could be a first-round pick next April. There will be another good matchup with Rawls taking on Coleman-Williams. Both of them could be early-rounders next April.

 

 


LSU vs. Ole Miss; Sep. 19, 7:30 PM ET ABC

The Prospects:

LSU
  • QB Sam Leavitt, No. 10
  • WR Jayce Brown, No. 1
  • WR Jackson Harris, No. 4
  • OT Jordan Seaton, No. 77
  • TE Trey’Dez Green, No. 7
  • DE Princewill Umanmielen, No. 1
  • LB Whit Weeks, No. 40
  • CB P.J. Woodland, No. 11
  • FS Ty Benefield, No. 2
Ole Miss
  • QB Trinidad Chambliss, No. 6
  • RB Kewan Lacy, No. 5
  • WR Darrell Gill Jr., No. 15
  • WR Johntay Cook II, No. 0
  • WR Deuce Alexander, No. 1
  • TE Luke Hasz, No. 9
  • G Patrick Kutas, No. 75
  • DT Will Echoles, No. 52
  • OLB Suntarine Perkins, No. 4
  • LB Keaton Thomas, No. 11
  • CB Sharif Denson, No. 7
  • CB Antonio Kite, No. 8

 

The Matchups:

The Lane Kiffin Bowl will feature a ton of NFL talent going head-to-head. Leavitt could be a first-round pick next April while Chambliss might be a day-two prospect, but Chambliss could rise with the QB-hungry NFL. There will be some nice matchups with Perkins taking on Seaton. The Tigers receivers taking on the Rebels' defensive backs will be interesting as well. Lacy, Echoles, and Green could be first-round picks next April.

 

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