Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) passes the ball defended by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) in the first quarter during the 2026 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Trinidad Chambliss QB Ole Miss |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #6 PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.45 seconds (98%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #6 | |
| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.45 seconds (98%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
83.6 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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81% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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89% |
| Short Passing: |
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77% |
| Medium Passing: |
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82% |
| Long Passing: |
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95% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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75% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#110
Position rank:
#12 (QB)
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| College Games: 14 College Snaps: 953 | ||
247 RATING: 86/100
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jordan Travis - Florida State |
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85% |
| Desmond Ridder - Cincinnati |
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76% |
| Matt Corral - Ole Miss |
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72% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Trinidad Chambliss grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he was a multi-sport standout at Forest Hills Northern High School. He earned AP all-state recognition as a senior after throwing for 1,610 yards and 17 touchdowns, but Division I programs never came calling, and he landed at Division II Ferris State.Chambliss redshirted in 2021, missed 2022 due to medical issues, and made eight appearances with one start in 2023. As the 2024 starter he threw for 2,925 yards and 26 touchdowns while rushing for 1,019 yards and 25 scores, leading the Bulldogs past Valdosta State 49-14 in the Division II national championship. He won the Harlon Hill Trophy as Division II's best player, earned GLIAC Player of the Year honors, and was named first-team All-American by the AP and AFCA.
Chambliss transferred to Ole Miss in spring 2025 and took over in Week 3 when Austin Simmons went down against Kentucky. He threw for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns against three interceptions across 15 games, adding 527 rushing yards and eight scores, earning SEC Newcomer of the Year and All-SEC Second Team honors as the Rebels reached the College Football Playoff semifinals. The NCAA denied his bid for a sixth year of eligibility in February 2026.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rare quarterback speed creates a run-pass conflict single-high safeties cannot solve
- Drops the deep ball 40-plus yards with velocity and placement, his best level
- Takes care of the ball; three interceptions against 22 scores and 3,934 yards
- Extends like a point guard, keeping his eyes downfield when the pocket breaks
- Carved Georgia for 362 yards as Sugar Bowl Offensive MVP in a Playoff upset
- Hung four scores and 359 yards on Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Light at around 200 pounds, near the bottom of the class for size
- Invites contact and refuses to slide, a durability bet over a 17-game season
- Only an average arm; the ball dies on the longer outside throws
- Bails reads early at times, abandoning structure when nobody flashes open fast
Scouting Report: Summary
Chambliss is one of the best stories in the class, a Division II national champion at Ferris State who transferred to Ole Miss in 2025 and exploded, 3,934 yards, 22 touchdowns against just three interceptions, 506 rushing yards and eight scores, an eighth-place Heisman finish and a College Football Playoff quarterfinal. Rare quarterback speed is the engine; he creates a run-pass conflict single-high safeties cannot solve, drops the deep ball with velocity and placement, and extends plays like a point guard with his eyes downfield.The signature games came on the biggest stages. He carved Georgia for 362 yards as Sugar Bowl Offensive MVP in a Playoff upset and hung four scores and 359 yards on Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl. The ball security stands out for a player who creates so much off-script, and he won an injunction for a sixth year, returning to Ole Miss in 2026 to build on the breakout against a full SEC slate.
The limits are physical and structural. He is light at around 200 pounds with very little room to add mass, he invites contact and refuses to slide, a real durability bet, and the arm is only average, so the ball dies on the longer outside throws. He still bails reads early at times, abandoning structure when nobody flashes open quickly, a sign he is learning NFL timing. Overall, he is a dynamic developmental dual-threat with Day 3 upside, and the question for 2026 is whether his processing in the pocket catches up to the rare athleticism and the clean decision-making.
How other scouting services rate Trinidad Chambliss (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
79.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.