Trinidad Chambliss NFL Draft projection: Why Ole Miss' Heisman favorite is flying up first-round boards

Trinidad Chambliss’ NFL Draft stock is surging after Ole Miss granted him an injunction to return for a special sixth season of eligibility. The Heisman favorite has started 2026 with a 3-0 record and has produced despite opponents featuring first-round-caliber running back Kewan Lacy. Chambliss has lit up two ranked teams, including Louisville in the opener and a Week 3 win over former coach Lane Kiffin and LSU. His completion percentage has risen to 70%, while maintaining strong efficiency with 8.4–8.8 yards per attempt and 13.4 yards per completion. At 6-0, 205 pounds, his pocket-passing size and age (24) could still make some teams cautious, but early NFL comparables have reduced that risk.