# Michael David Smith: Smith argues that Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, after leading a win over LSU, has proven he will be an NFL player in 2027 despite concerns about his size, age and improvisational style.

**Claimed:** Sep 20, 2026
**Pundit:** Michael David Smith — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-david-smith
**Outlet:** NBC Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/nbc-sports
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/trinidad-chambliss-shows-nfl-talent-in-leading-ole-miss-to-win-over-lsu

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> But after Chambliss led Ole Miss to a 32-24 win over LSU on Saturday in one of this college football season's biggest games, there can be no doubt that Chambliss will be playing on Sundays next year.

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## The claims

- **Trinidad Chambliss to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trinidad Chambliss
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Trinidad Chambliss — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trinidad-chambliss

## What others said about the same people

- Colin Cowherd on Trinidad Chambliss: Cowherd's postseason 'Blazing 5' picks: Rams over Panthers 33-20, Bears over Packers 27-24, Jaguars over Bills 27-13, Eagles over 49ers 28-20, and Indiana over Oregon 33-28. He also predicts the Rams win the wild card game again, says Detroit would return to 13 wins with Mike McDaniel as OC, and that Mendoza and Dante Moore would be the top two QBs in the draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b35919a4-a103-4640-9506-ef16ec076ca5 (scored 0)
- Ryan Tracy on Trinidad Chambliss: Tracy argues the Chiefs should address edge rusher and defensive tackle via the draft and use free agency on running back and wide receiver; he names Brian Robinson as his target, expects Kenneth Walker III to re-sign with Seattle, thinks Nick Bolton-style veterans like Jerry Tillery, Derek Nnadi and Mike Pennel shouldn't return, believes Bryan Cook is a top-10 safety the Chiefs can't afford, and predicts a quarterback (Trinidad Chambliss) will rocket up boards so more than one QB goes in the top 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/18bb787c-4f93-4c95-b8c2-02daeeffe823 (scored 0)
- David Pollack on Trinidad Chambliss: Pollack argued that Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is being overlooked, calling him a certain top-15 selection and the best quarterback in the upcoming draft class, with only Drew Mestemaker as a possible challenger. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60212ea6-e987-4854-8e53-b46531379314 (not settled)
- John Middlekauff on Trinidad Chambliss: Reacting to the Packers' blowout loss at Lambeau, Middlekauff said Green Bay's own pick (now owned by the Jets) will land somewhere between 7 and 12 overall, picked Cincinnati to beat Pittsburgh and expected Seattle and Kansas City to roll over Washington and Miami. He also guessed Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss would run about a 4.48-4.50 forty, said Seattle won't trade Drew Lock, and expected Sam Darnold to play in Week 3. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/41d65ece-ef1e-4b78-97cc-019c25b1fb2a (not settled)
- Rob Rang on Trinidad Chambliss: Rang argues Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is the best QB in college football and that, if the draft were held today, he would be a first-round pick and possibly the first quarterback selected in the 2027 class. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/29056466-5882-4d45-bfae-bd4c57659d79 (not settled)
- Justin Melo on Trinidad Chambliss: Melo argues Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is building toward first-round status, and that Ole Miss defensive tackle Will Echoles is the early favorite to be the first DT taken in the 2027 draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/214bb369-4ded-4549-8264-3ba6e276a405 (not settled)

## More roster spot calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Jeff Kerr on Zach Ertz: Kerr expects Zach Ertz to be elevated from the practice squad and play in the Eagles' Week 3 Monday night game against the Bears, and to serve as Philadelphia's clear TE1 with Dallas Goedert out. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7e4fa8de-f88c-4d45-b568-49992a356539 (scored 0)
- Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr ranks the Eagles' eight undrafted free agents by their chances of making the initial 53-man roster, with Kapena Gushiken the most likely and predicts at least one UDFA makes the 53. He also forecasts practice squad spots for Zion Wilson, Deontae Lawson and Maximus Pulley, and a release for long snapper Rocco Underwood. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6ec1d507-c7b6-4873-a0a2-76817706e297 (scored 100)
- Carter Bahns on Jeshaun Jones: A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/98c7155f-d05c-43cb-8c03-4f50d43211a8 (scored 0)
- Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr's third Eagles 53-man roster projection names the players he expects to make the team at each position, with Cole Payton, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson, Gabe Hall and Rocco Underwood left off; he also predicts Underwood is exposed to waivers and returns to the practice squad, Deontae Lawson lands on the practice squad, and Eli Stowers is the TE3. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2120c4ea-7113-4ebf-9ebc-0d4a62d83c3a (scored 100)
- Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr's updated 53-man roster projection for the Eagles after eight training camp practices, naming which players make the team at each position plus depth-chart placements like Wicks as WR2, Mundt as TE2, Kendall as third guard, Bell as third tackle, and Epps/Carter battling to start at safety. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/328a952b-d6b4-4065-aac9-0029421fb50f (scored 100)
- Ralph Ventre on Christian Benford: Ventre expects Christian Benford's toe injury to sideline him for at least the Week 4 game against New England, and believes the Bills will have to add a cornerback to the 53-man roster this week — likely by moving Benford to injured reserve — with practice squad rookie Kani Walker the most likely player elevated. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/94b844fe-bb22-4517-81f5-6263eb0213f1 (scored 0)

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