Ten under-the-radar college football players projected to rise in 2027 NFL Draft

7 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 27

Highlighted prospects include Indiana's Charlie Becker, Texas Tech's Terrance Carter, and TCU quarterback Jaden Craig, each showing breakout potential based on 2025 season statistics and recent transfers.
Players such as Michigan's John Henry Daley and Kentucky's Lance Heard are poised for major roles after overcoming injuries or changing programs, increasing their draft stock for 2027.
With high-profile names already established, these emerging talents could follow recent trends of lesser-known players rapidly ascending draft boards after standout college seasons.

Is the 2027 quarterback class genuinely historic or just the product of premature media hype?

After a major Achilles injury, can John Henry Daley justify his projected top-15 draft stock?

Which of these hyped breakout candidates is most likely to disappoint NFL scouts this season?

Can a quarterback from Harvard realistically become a top NFL prospect in the modern Big 12?

How will NIL and the transfer portal fundamentally alter the NFL draft for years to come?

Are teams now building rosters for a single season instead of developing a long-term program?