Week 3 of the college football schedule features a massive contest between two top-10-ranked teams: (7) LSU at (8) Ole Miss. This matchup pits two top-10 teams against each other in an SEC rivalry game, and it features head coach Lane Kiffin, who left Ole Miss in 2025 for the LSU job. This game will have a huge draw tonight when they kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Will you be watching the game? Would you like to know some potential Miami Dolphins draft prospects to watch during the game? We have you covered.
Here are five players from each team to watch tonight:
LSU 2027 Draft prospects
Sam Leavitt, quarterback (Redshirt Junior) – Why not start at the quarterback position? Leavitt joins LSU to continue his college career after starting at Michigan State in 2023, then playing at Arizona State in 2024 and 2025. He is likely a late day-two prospect, but could improve his draft stock under Kiffin. He has a strong arm and can get outside the pocket to keep plays alive, but he is not a typical pocket-passing quarterback and needs to improve his reads. He is probably a backup quarterback at the NFL level, but could be an interesting development project behind Malik Willis if the Dolphins are not looking for a starter in the 2027 Draft.
Jordan Seaton, tackle (Junior) – Seaton transferred to LSU this year after two seasons at Colorado. He projects as a potential top-ten pick, so he may not be available unless the Dolphins are using their first pick on him – and they would have to be in desperate need at tackle for that to be the case. Patrick Paul appears set at left tackle, while Austin Jackson is a good right tackle if he stays healthy, and guard Kadyn Proctor could move out to tackle if needed. Tackle does not seem like an area Miami could address with their first pick, but if Seaton is the selection, they could add another cornerstone to the rebuild. He has exceptional footwork, and he knows how to move around in his space. He is stronger in pass protection than in run blocking right now, but he can develop that. If Miami is ready to move on from Jackson and they believe Willis is their quarterback, Seaton could be a major option for Miami.
Trey’Dez Green, tight end (Junior) – Greg Dulcich is a solid starter for the Dolphins this year, but he only has a one-year contract, and the team could look for a dynamic option to upgrade the position next year. A 6-foot-7 freak of an athlete, Green can be a pass-catching machine. He had only 33 receptions last year, but in two games this season, he already has 10 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown. He is a huge red-zone target and can attack the seams. He feels like Mike Gesicki to some degree – he has to add to his blocking ability to become a true tight end and be more than just a receiving option, but he has a huge upside in the passing game right now. If he proves he can block, the Dolphins could be interested, though he could go off the board too early for Miami to consider the position.
Jordan Ross, edge (Junior) – A Tennessee transfer, Ross could factor into the Dolphins’ day-two plans. Head coach Jeff Hafley is defensive-minded and always looks to add new edge rushers. Ross has a great first step and uses his speed to get after the quarterback. He needs to continue to develop his pass rush options, and he has to prove he can shed blocks in to stop the run, but he has a ton of potential that Hafley could covet.
Braelin Moore, center (Redshirt Senior) – After three years at Virginia Tech, Moore is now in his second season at LSU. He has been a starter for most of his college careerand will bring plenty of experience to the NFL. He began as a guard at Virginia Tech before moving to center and could be asked to play either role professionally. He may not have the size to best fit as a center and hold up against NFL defensive tackles, but he is disciplined and is not afraid to get physical. He could be a day-three backup option for Miami behind Aaron Brewer.
Ole Miss 2027 Draft prospects
Trinidad Chambliss, quarterback (Redshirt Senior) – We started at quarterback for LSU, so we will do the same for Ole Miss. Chambliss is probably a second-round pick; he has upside that could be developed. He might be a perfect fit as the backup to Malik Willis, playing with a similar style. He has a strong arm and he runs really well. He has not proven he can be a drop-back quarterback, but he has the raw tools to succeed. He finished eighth in the Heisman Trophy voting last year after throwing for 3,937 yards with 22 touchdowns and three interceptions, along with 527 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Clearly a developmental, backup candidate, Chambliss would be an interesting addition if he can continue to develop.
Will Echoles, defensive tackle (Junior) – Echoles explodes off the line at the snap, pushing linemen back into the pocket and creating confusion. He is clearly a power rusher who needs to add options to turn into an effective NFL pass-rushing defensive tackle, but as a run stuffer who can eat up blocks, Echoles excels. Echoles could continue Miami’s desire to build from the inside out, though the developing young players, including Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips, and Zeek Biggers, all of whom were 2025 draft picks, might keep Miami from heavily targeting the interior defensive line in 2027. Needing development, Echoles could land anywhere from early in the first round to sometime in the second.
Suntarine Perkins, linebacker/edge (Senior) – Perkins could land anywhere in the draft order at this point, from the second through the fifth round. He has spent most of his college career as an edge-rushing linebacker, but he probably projects better as a coverage, weakside linebacker in the NFL. His draft position may depend on a coaching staff and front office weighing his athleticism and potential more than what he shows on game tape. He has the speed to work sideline-to-sideline and he can chase down the ball. If he can prove he has coverage skills, he could be a perfect multi-role player for Hafley’s defense.
Kam Franklin, edge (Junior) – Franklin is probably a day-two or day-three prospect who could even slide into the end of the first round with a strong season. He may have to slide inside in the NFL if his pass-rush skills do not develop this season, but he is exceptional at setting the edge and getting after the run. A pure power rusher, Franklin disrupts the pocket more by shoving linemen backward than by threatening the quarterback with pass-rush moves. Right now, he is most likely a rotational piece on run downs.
Antonio Kite, cornerback (Redshirt Junior) – Kite is a late-round or undrafted free agent target. He began his college career at Alabama, but saw minimal playing time. He then transferred to Auburn after two seasons, but academic issues in 2025 led him to transfer to Ole Miss after just one season there. He saw his most playing time in 2025, playing in 12 games with 34 tackles and five passes defensed. He only has one career interception. He is an undersized cornerback (6-foot, 180 pounds) who may be pigeonholed as a slot corner at the NFL level and likely needs a zone-heavy defensive scheme. He is not a sure tackler and provides little run support. Special teams may be his best path to an NFL roster.
