Nfl Draft Prospects 2027: Players To Watch Tcu Vs. Ucf

We are on to Week 4 of the 2026 college football schedule. After spending last week in the SEC with a look at some of the draft prospects from LSU and Ole Miss, this week we move over to the Big XII as TCU visits UCF. Kickoff in Orlando is set for 3:30 p.m. Eastern this afternoon and brings us another possibility to find players who could be on the Miami Dolphins’ radar when the 2027 NFL Draft kicks off in the spring.

We are going deeper into the prospect list today, with several day three prospects being added to our review.

As we have for each week of the college football schedule this year, we take a quick look at some players to watch for each team in today’s game.

TCU 2027 Draft prospects

Jaden Craig, quarterback (Grad student) – Craig transferred from Harvard to TCU this year to replace Josh Hoover, who transferred to Indiana. He has this year to prove he can play at the Big XII level before trying to move on to the NFL after four seasons in the Ivy League. He is a good decision maker and anticipates well, with enough army strength to make long throws with the ability to add touch to the ball when needed. He is not a surefire prospect, but he will be a good late-round developmental project for a team as he grows into the NFL game.

Ben Taylor-Whitfield, tackle (Senior) – Taylor-Whitfield is a big tackle who can move. He established himself as a starter as a freshman and has been locked into the starting lineup ever since. Playing at left tackle, Taylor-Whitfield could play either tackle position in the NFL or slide inside at guard. He moves well for someone his size and could be a pulling option. He has a ton of potential, but he will need some development time. He is a day-three prospect.

Jordan Dwyer, wide receiver (Redshirt senior) – After two years at Idaho, Dwyer transferred to TCU last year, where he caught 54 passes for 730 yards and seven touchdowns as the second option in the passing attack. He moves into the number one position this year, but has been sidelined by an injury through the start of the season. He is expected to make his 2026 debut against UCF and should immediately give Craig a proven target. He has good hands and can be a reliable target for a high-volume passing attack. He could find himself playing outside or sliding into to the slot at the NFL level. He is probably a day-three prospect right now, but could improve his draft stock with a strong season.

Markis Deal, defensive tackle (Redshirt junior) – A gap filler, Deal is bringing power to the defensive line. He is probably not going to be a dominating pass rushing threat, but he can eat blocks, create confusion, and bull-rush his way into the backfield. He is a solid nose tackle prospect who can be a rotational player, but he is not going to be an immediate impact player for an NFL team. He is probably a day-three prospect who could slide into undrafted territory.

Paul Owewale, edge (Redshirt junior) – A versatile option for the defensive line, Owewale is probably not a pure edge rusher. He already has rip and swim moves and can use power rushes as well. He just does not have the bend and athleticism to put him out on the end by himself and expect to have elite results. He flashes at times, but he does not do it consistently. He is, however, a very good run defender. He can be physical and he knows how to set the edge. He is probably another day three prospect.

UCF 2027 Draft prospects

Jayden Bellamy, cornerback (Redshirt senior) – A Syracuse transfer, Bellamy has experience and has proven to have solid instincts as a cornerback. He is most comfortable in a zone-heavy scheme and he plays the ball well to breakup passes. He is limited in size, so he could be bodied off the ball by bigger NFL receivers. He will be a special teams option. He is likely a day-three prospect.

Horace Lockett, defensive tackle (Redshirt senior) – A transfer from Georgia Tech, Lockett is a massive player who can lock down as a nose tackle. He is a gap-filling, block-eating lineman who can be the foundation of the defensive line. He was limited last year due to injury, so this year will be about building the resume. He is going to be an early run stopper in the NFL, who can continue to add to his pass rush ability. He is a day-three prospect.

Dylan Wade, tight end (Senior) – A move tight end, Wade brings versatility to his game, able to line up in the backfield, on the line, or out as a wide receiver. He is a good possession receiver type who can fight for yards after the catch. He probably needs to improve as a blocker to be a true tight end in the NFL, but that seems true of most tight ends coming out of college right now. He would be a day-three option.

Tackett Curtis, linebacker – Curtis started at USC, then moved to Wisconsin, and is now at UCF. He started as a freshman at USC but was benched midway through the 2025 season at Wisconsin, leading to his decision to transfer. He is a non-stop machine on the field, fighting his way the ball, especially as a run-stopper. He has special teams value, but could end up as an undrafted free agent signing.

R.J. Jackson, Jr., defensive tackle (Redshirt junior) – A Tulsa transfer, Jackson is a penetrating defensive tackle who stands up against the run, but can get into the backfield and muddy the pocket so well. He will likely start as a rotational depth player, but could find himself growing into a bigger role in the NFL as he adapts to the game. He is probably a late day-three or undrafted prospect.