Draft 2027 College Preview: Week 4

Iowa vs. Michigan; Saturday, Sep. 26, 3:30 PM CBS

The Prospects:

Iowa

• LT Trevor Lauck, No. 59
• G Kade Pieper, No. 58
• FS Zach Lutmer, No. 6

Michigan

• CB Zeke Berry, No. 10
• DE John Henry Daley, No. 90
• DE Cam Brandt, No. 9
• DT Enow Etta, No. 17
• DT Trey Pierce, No. 95
• S Rod Moore Jr., No. 1
• G Evan Link, No. 71




The Matchups:

There is a good draft matchup game with Daley taking on Lauck. Lauck could use a good tape to help his pass protection evaluation against a dangerous edge rusher like Daley. And on the flip side, Daley was a weak run defender at Utah last year, so he needs to show improved run defense against a tough run blocker like Lauck.








Oklahoma vs. Georgia; Sep. 26, 3:30 PM ET ABC

The Prospects:

Oklahoma

• QB John Mateer, No. 10
• WR Trell Harris, No. 11
• WR Parker Livingstone, No. 3
• WR Isaiah Sategna, No. 11
• DE Adepoju Adebawore, No. 34
• DT David Stone, No. 0
• CB Eli Bowen, No. 23
• S Peyton Bowen, No. 22

Georgia

• FS K.J. Bolden, No. 4
• CB Eillis Robinson IV, No. 1
• LB Raylen Wilson, No. 5
• DE Gabe Harris Jr., No. 0
• LB Chris Cole, No. 9




The Matchups:

This game will be a great test for Mateer. Every year under Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs have a tough defense with NFL talent. Bolden and Robinson have early-round potential for 2027, and it will be great to see how Mateer has developed, or lack thereof, in his ability to make decisions, read coverage, and anticipate. It will be interesting to see if Robinson can smother the Sooners' receivers.








Texas A&M vs. LSU; Sep. 26, 7:30 PM ET ABC

The Prospects:

Texas A&M

• QB Marcel Reed, No. 10
• WR Isaiah Horton, No. 7
• WR Mario Craver, No. 1
• OT Wilkin Formby, No. 75
• DE Anto Saka, No. 14
• DE T.J. Searcy, No. 18
• DT C.J. Mims, No. 14
• DT D.J. Hicks, No. 5
• LB Daymion Sanford, No. 27
• LB Ray Coney, No. 21
• S Marcus Ratcliffe, No. 3

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





The Matchups:

The Aggies have a talented defense, and they will be a good test for Leavitt. Leavitt could be a first-rounder next year, and every SEC tape is important for him. It will be interesting to see how Seaton handles himself against Saka and Searcy.



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Alabama vs. South Carolina; Sep. 26, 7:00 PM ET ESPN

The Prospects:

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

South Carolina

• DE Dylan Stewart, No. 6
• QB LaNorris Sellers, No. 16
• OT Jacarrius Peak, No. 65
• WR Nyck Harbor, No. 8
• WR Nitro Tuggle, No. 1
• WR D.J. Black, No. 83
• CB Vicari Swain, No. 4
• CB Judge Collier, No. 8
• CB Na’Shawn Murphy, No. 7





The Matchups:

Sellers has a great skill set, and performing against top defenses will have a big impact on his grade. Alabama has a lot of pro talent on their defense with early-round prospects like Pierre, Brown, Sabb, Hubbard, and other younger prospects for 2028. Sellers needs to show well passing against a loaded Crimson Tide secondary. Harbor needs a good tape against these defensive backs. On the other side, a great matchup will be seen with Swain taking on Coleman-Williams. Stewart is one of the top prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft and a potential top-five pick, but it will be interesting to see his status and/or how much he plays as he works his way back from hip and back injuries from 2025. Pierre will be a good test for Peak if Peak is back from injury.



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Oregon vs. USC; Sep. 26, 7:30 PM ET NBC

The Prospects:

Oregon

• QB Dante Moore, No. 5
• WR Evan Stewart, No. 7
• C Iapani Laloulu, No. 72
• DE Matayo Uiagalelei, No. 10
• DT Bear Alexander, No. 1
• DT A’Mauri Washington, No. 52
• OLB Teitum Tuioti, No. 44
• LB Devon Jackson, No. 9
• S Koi Perich, No. 3

USC

• QB Jayden Maiava, No. 14
• RB Waymond Jordan, No. 2
• G Alani Noa, No. 77
• LT Elijah Page, No. 72
• DE Kameryn Crawford, No. 1
• DT Jide Abasiri, No. 97





The Matchups:

Moore is a top quarterback prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft, while Maiava entered the season as a projected backup. Thus, this will be a great opportunity for Maiava to show pro evaluators that he is on the same level as Moore. Oregon has an excellent defensive line featuring four future NFL players, so they will put a lot of pressure on Maiava. It will be interesting to see how Page handles Uiagalelei and Tuioti. Likewise, how Noa handles Alexander and Washington.



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