The Pittsburgh Steelers just got another reminder that the 2027 quarterback class may not be delivering on the early buzz.
A weekend matchup between Ole Miss and Texas put two of the most talked-about names in that group front and center, and neither Trinidad Chambliss nor Arch Manning helped his case. Scouts around the NFL were watching, and the result was a rough showing for both passers in a game that was supposed to offer a clearer read on where they stand.
Chambliss entered the matchup with the stronger season behind him, even if Manning had carried the higher draft grade before the year. That gap showed again on Saturday, but not in a way that helped either player.
Chambliss threw three interceptions, yet he has still put together the more productive season and remains a quarterback who should be among the first names off the board when the NFL Draft arrives. He should still be on the Steelers’ radar as the calendar moves forward.
Manning’s night was harder to spin. Texas won 34-27 to snap up a victory in a close game between No.
9 Ole Miss and No. 19 Texas, but the Longhorns did not get there because their quarterback took control.
Manning threw two more interceptions, pushing his season total to seven, and his struggles continue to pile up. He has been on the brink of getting benched and could even return to college football next season if he cannot straighten things out quickly.
For a Pittsburgh team that could need a quarterback to follow Aaron Rodgers, that’s the kind of performance that raises more questions than answers. The idea that the 2027 crop would offer a clean solution is looking shakier by the week, and this showdown did nothing to change that. Both prospects left the field without boosting their stock, which is exactly the kind of red flag the Steelers can’t ignore.
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