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NFL Scouts Split on Trinidad Chambliss’s Draft Grade as Analyst Predicts He’ll Start in 2027

Which teams value his high college production over concerns about size, timing and age could change after new game tape this weekend.

Overview

  • On Thursday, draft analyst Dane Brugler said on The Athletic Football Show that Chambliss “will be starting games in the NFL next year,” a prominent endorsement that counters more cautious scouting views.
  • Several NFL evaluators continue to downgrade Chambliss because he officially measured 5-foot-11 7/8 and 208 pounds and is older than typical prospects, which raises questions about long-term upside.
  • Scouts have also flagged concerns that Chambliss often extends plays and improvises rather than operating strictly 'on time' in a pro-style offense, which could reduce his fit for some NFL systems.
  • Through three games this season Chambliss has completed about 70% of his passes for 924 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions and produced a signature win over LSU, and Ole Miss will play at Florida on Saturday.
  • A judge’s ruling that granted him an extra year of college eligibility both created the current body of tape and made him a later-age prospect, forcing teams to weigh immediate readiness and maturity against size and projected draft slot.