Sportsvival turns its season‑end scouting lens to offensive playmakers for the 2026 NFL Draft; today’s profile spotlights Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, a poised, efficient dual‑threat passer whose 2025 tape and leadership have pushed him into early first‑round conversations among quarterback prospects.
Ole Miss, QB, Trinidad Chambliss -6’1”, 200 lbs.
Background and Recruit Profile
High School: Forest Hills Northern (Grand Rapids, MI). He threw for 1,610 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior. After graduating high school, he committed to play college football at Ferris State University. Chambliss developed into a productive collegiate starter after his time at Ferris State and later transferred to Ole Miss, where he emerged as a high‑efficiency signal‑caller.
Physical Profile and Measurables
Height/Weight: 6’1”, 200 lbs.
Frame: Compact, muscular build with functional strength and durability to withstand SEC contact.
-Athletic Traits: Quick release, smooth footwork, and above‑average mobility; extends plays outside the pocket and creates with his legs when designed or improvised.
College Career and Production
Chambliss began his collegiate career at Ferris State, where he developed as a starter and gained valuable reps in a winning program before transferring to Ole Miss. At Ole Miss in 2025 he delivered a high‑efficiency season combining accurate passing with meaningful rushing production.
2025 Season Totals: Chambliss threw for 3,937 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 66% completion rate; and ran for 527 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns. His tape shows consistent ball security, strong timing on intermediate routes, and the ability to convert on the ground.
Strengths
Accuracy and ball placement: Consistently hits intermediate windows and timing routes.
Decision‑making: Protects the football and thrives in RPO and timing concepts.
Mobility: Effective as a designed runner and when extending plays; adds a second dimension to the offense.
Poise and leadership: Calm under pressure; commands the huddle and elevates teammates.
Efficiency: Low interception rate relative to attempts; converts third downs and manages game flow.
Weaknesses
Arm strength ceiling: Functional for the intermediate game but not an elite deep‑ball arm; some NFL throws may require added velocity.
Size: At 6’1”, he’s below the prototypical NFL QB height, which can affect sightlines and contested throws.
System translation: Excelled in spread/RPO concepts; teams will evaluate how his footwork and drop mechanics translate to pro‑style drops and play‑action timing.
Pocket discipline: Occasionally opts to escape clean pockets rather than progress through reads, which can limit development in strict pocket systems.
Player Profile and Projection
Draft Projection: Round One. Chambliss’ 2025 production, leadership, and scheme‑versatility have elevated him into first‑round consideration for teams prioritizing accuracy, mobility, and low turnover.
Role Projection: Backup who should start Year Two. Viewed as a Day‑1 backup with clear starter upside entering Year Two after a season of NFL coaching, reps, and adaptation to pro‑style mechanics.
Ceiling: A franchise starter who commands an offense with timing, mobility, and efficient decision‑making.
Floor: A high‑quality backup who can step in and manage an offense while providing rushing upside.
Pro Comparison
Jalen Hurts. Chambliss mirrors Hurts’ blend of accuracy, mobility, and leadership, an efficient passer who adds value as a runner and elevates an offense through poise and decision‑making. Like Hurts, Chambliss projects as a modern, dual‑threat quarterback who can win with both his arm and legs and who benefits from creative play‑calling and strong quarterback coaching.
Sportsvival View
Sportsvival views Trinidad Chambliss as one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects in the 2026 class. His Ferris State development, transfer success at Ole Miss, and senior‑year efficiency make him a legitimate Round‑One candidate for teams that prioritize accuracy, ball security, and mobility. With focused work on pro‑style footwork and deep‑ball velocity, Chambliss could move from a developmental backup to a Year‑Two starter. Even if his arm strength limits some scheme fits, his decision‑making and dual‑threat skill set provide immediate value as a reliable backup with clear starting upside.