While the 2027 NFL Draft is still far off in the distance, players who will be drafted early are on the field now. Each week presents unique matchups for draft prospects and this week is no different. Here are NFL Draft prospects to watch in college football Week 12.
Dylan Stewart was a five-star recruit who decided to stay in-state to play for the Gamecocks. He made an impact early, as he had 10.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. Stewart followed that up with 12 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks as a sophomore. So far this season, he has 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in six games played. He will have a tough matchup with Georgia this week.
At 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, Stewart has a good frame for an NFL edge rusher, but he can also continue to fill it out. He is a good athlete with solid burst at the snap. His flexibility is also great to bend around the edge. Stewart has shown solid run defense as well, setting the edge decently. He needs to finish more plays with sacks and was suspended for a game this season. Stewart is a projected first round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Harris started his career at Stanford. After not doing much with the Cardinal, he transferred to Hawaii for the 2025 season. Harris had 49 receptions for 963 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Rainbow Warriors. Prior to the 2026 season, Harris transferred to LSU. He got a slow start as a Tiger, but now has 47 catches for 800 yards and seven touchdowns this season. He’ll be going up against a good Tennessee defense this week.
At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, Harris has solid size for an NFL receiver. He does a lot of things solidly that will make him an enticing prospect. Harris has good hands, solid speed and can run after the catch well. He can struggle with press coverage at times and is more of a jack-of-all-trades type of receiver with not many elite traits. Harris is currently projected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Johnson started his college football career at Louisville. In two years with the Cardinals, he had 13 catches for 158 yards and one touchdown. He transferred to Oregon in 2025 and played behind Kenyon Sadiq. He still had a solid season, hauling in 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns. This season as the main tight end for the Ducks, Johnson has 32 catches for 405 yards and three touchdowns. The Ducks will play Michigan State Friday night and Johnson can help the offense stay on the right path.
He stands at 6-foot-5 and 257 pounds, which is solid size for an NFL tight end. He is a solid route-runner who can find the soft spot in zone coverage. He has nice hands and is a good athlete for his size. Johnson can be an in-line blocker at the next level, but he can improve by keeping his pad level down. Johnson is a projected first- or second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Viliamu-Asa joined Notre Dame in 2024 and played some, registering 37 total tackles. His role expanded in 2025, as he finished the season with 48 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. So far in the 2026 season, Viliamu-Asa has registered 29 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack. Notre Dame plays a 7-3 SMU team this week, where Viliamu-Asa can have a nice impact.
At 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, Viliamu-Asa has solid size for an NFL linebacker. He is a good run defender who triggers downhill very quickly. Viliamu-Asa can slip blocks well and has good range in pursuit. He has solid athleticism as well. There are some injuries in his history and some missed tackles on tape. Viliamu-Asa can also improve his coverage, specifically when asked to play man-to-man. He is currently projected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Green played the 2023 season at Oklahoma before transferring to Missouri. In 2024, he started at left guard for the Tigers and played well. Before the 2025 season, he moved to left tackle and has remained there for the 2026 season. He was given the Outland Trophy Player of the Week for his game against Florida. This week, he will go up against a talented Kentucky front.
He stands at 6-foot-5 and 324 pounds, which is solid for an NFL offensive lineman. Green’s versatility to play multiple positions adds value to his stock. He has good play strength, helping him anchor in pass pro and move people in the run game. His pad level can get too high and he needs to stay balanced instead of lunging at times. Green is a projected day two pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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