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 8.
Chambliss started his college career at Division II Ferris State. After finding success there, he transferred to Ole Miss. He started last season as a backup, but eventually developed into one of the stars of the sport. He passed for 3,937 yards, 22 touchdowns and three interceptions, while also rushing for 527 yards and eight touchdowns. This season so far, he has 1,676 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions on 67.6 percent completion. He has also rushed for 127 yards and six touchdowns. Chambliss will be tested on the road this week against a good Texas defense.
He is listed at 6-foot and 205 pounds, which is likely inflated, making him a very small quarterback. Chambliss is also an older prospect. He can work on making full-field reads and not staring down receivers. Chambliss is a good athlete with nice arm talent for the next level. He can throw with anticipation and make plays out of structure. Chambliss is currently projected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Biles was a Pitt Panther for three seasons. He didn’t play much as a freshman, then had 82 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks as a sophomore. In 2025, he was great with 101 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. So far in the 2026 season, Biles has 49 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and one sack. Playing against Ole Miss’s offense will give a good chance to see him go up against quality competition.
At 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, Biles is a smaller linebacker, but comes with plenty of athleticism. He might need to move to nickel or safety at the next level, or add weight to his frame. Biles shows good pursuit against the run, getting through traffic well to make plays. He also has good coverage abilities for a linebacker. Biles can struggle to shed blocks and can miss some tackles. He is currently projected to be a day-two pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Jyaire Hill joined Michigan in 2023, but didn’t play much on the team that won the national championship. In 2024, he had 35 tackles, eight passes defended and one interception. For the 2025 season, he played well again with 36 total tackles, one interception and five interceptions. This season, he has registered 31 total tackles and one interception so far. Hill will be going up against a potent Indiana offense.
At 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, Hill has a good frame for the position, even if he could fill it out more to add more strength. He plays physical coverage and can play both man and zone. Hill attacks the catch point well and is willing to help against the run. He can improve his tackling and can improve his eye balance in zone. Hill can also make more plays on the ball down the stretch to help his stock. He is currently projected to be a day two pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Craver began his college career with Mississippi State, hauling in 17 passes for 368 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman. He transferred to Texas A&M in 2025, delivering 59 catches for 917 yards and four touchdowns as he helped the Aggies make the CFP. This season, he has 24 catches for 241 yards and two touchdowns. He will be going up against a talented Alabama secondary in week 8.
At 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds, Craver is a smaller wide receiver with a limited catch radius. He is likely a slot-only player at the NFL level who needs to fill out his frame to handle physicality better. Craver is a good route-runner, separating well. He also has good athleticism, which is on display when he runs after the catch. Craver is a projected day two pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Maiava began playing college football for UNLV. After one season with the Rebels, where he passed for 3,085 yards, he transferred to USC. He played in seven games during the 2024 season, passing for 1,201 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions on 59.8 percent completion. In 2025, he was the full-time starter with 3,711 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 65.8 percent completion. During the 2026 campaign, Maiava has passed for 2,045 yards, 18 touchdowns and three interceptions on 67.9 percent completion. He will be going up against a good Wisconsin defense in Week 8.
The USC quarterback is 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, which gives him solid size for the NFL. He can layer passes between zones, but also has good arm strength. He has good arm strength and short-area accuracy, with the ability to change his arm angle when he needs to. Maiava can throw too many 50/50 balls to his receivers and has inconsistencies with his second- and third-level throws. He can go through more full-field reads and stand in vs. pressure more. Maiava is currently projected to be a second- or third-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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