Charlie Campbell· Sep 3, 2026
Campbell writes that if Sam Leavitt stays healthy in Lane Kiffin's LSU offense, he could put up big numbers and become a first-round prospect — even an opening-night pick — with early-round potential entering the 2027 NFL Draft.
“If Leavitt stays healthy, he could produce a huge season playing for Kiffin and become a potential first-round prospect.”
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- Mock Draft PicksSam LeavittSep 3, 2026
Sam Leavitt to be picked “early-round potential”
“Entering the 2026 season, Leavitt has early-round potential.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksSam LeavittSep 3, 2026
Sam Leavitt to be picked “potential first-round prospect” (picks 1–32)
“If Leavitt stays healthy, he could produce a huge season playing for Kiffin and become a potential first-round prospect.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksSam LeavittSep 3, 2026
Sam Leavitt to be picked “an opening night pick”
“If Leavitt can stay healthy, he could prove to be an opening night pick like Manziel and Dart were.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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