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 4.
Frazier was a coveted recruit who joined Georgia in 2024. As a freshman, he rushed for 671 yards and eight touchdowns. He followed that up with a 947-yard sophomore season in which he found the end zone a total of seven times. So far this season, he has rushed for 202 yards and five touchdowns. He had to leave the week 3 game against Arkansas with an injury, but Kirby Smart said he could’ve gone back in the game if needed. This week, he will be going up against a great Oklahoma defense with a chance to show what he can do.
At 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds, Frazier has solid size for an NFL running back. he has good contact balance, short-area burst and speed. He is willing in pass protection as well. His vision could be more consistent and he can show more receiving production to really boost his stock. Frazier is currently projected to be a day two pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Siani started his college career at Temple. After playing two seasons there, he started all 13 games for Wake Forest during the 2025 season. Following the 2025 season, Siani entered the transfer portal and chose to play for Texas, where he has started all season at right tackle. He will have a chance to prove himself against quality competition when he lines up against Tennessee on Saturday.
He stands at 6-foot-6 and 317 pounds, giving him solid size for an NFL offensive tackle. Siani can continue filling out his frame, but has good power to stall rushers and also has good range as a pass blocker. His experience at both tackle spots will help. He can work on making more room in the run game and continuing to learn the position, as he grew up playing soccer more so than football. He is currently projected to be a second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Echoles started out at Ole Miss in 2024, a season in which he had two tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks in limited playing time. His role increased in 2025 and he delivered with 68 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. So far this season, he has 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack. This week, he can help stop a Florida offense that is playing well and is led by running back Jadan Baugh.
At 6-foot-3 and 315 pounds, Echoles has good size for an interior defensive lineman. He has good burst at the snap and heavy hands to combat offensive linemen. Echoles has good strength, power and athleticism. He can take on double teams a bit better and can keep improving his pass rush plan to make him more effective. Echoles is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Pieper joined Iowa in 2023 and played in one game. In 2024, he had a bigger role, playing in 11 games. Last season, he started all 13 games at right guard and was received plenty of national accolades for his play. He has been starting at right guard again in 2026, helping Iowa begin the season 3-0. This week, he can help Iowa’s offense against a solid Michigan defense.
At 6-foot-3, 298 pounds, Pieper doesn’t have the prototypical size for an NFL interior offensive lineman. He does have good blocking ability in Iowa’s zone scheme, showing the ability to block in space and get to the second level. Pieper sees the field clearly in pass protection. He can fill out his frame more and can struggle to anchor in pass pro. Pieper is a projected day two pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Uiagalelei was a desired recruit who became a Duck in 2023. He had three tackles for loss and two sacks that season before breaking out in 2024. That year, he had 12.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. In 2025, he registered 9.5 tackles for loss and six sacks. So far this season, he has 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. He will need to play well to boost his stock against a solid USC team this week.
At 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds, Uiagalelei has a nice frame for and NFL edge rusher. He sets the edge well and can make an impact against the run. Uiagalelei is a solid athlete who can display a good burst at the snap. To improve, he needs to improve his awareness and add more pass rush moves to his game. He is currently projected to be a day two pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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