LSU QB Sam Leavitt Has NFL Scouts on Notice
LSU QB Sam Leavitt could work his way to becoming a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft if he excels under Lane Kiffin.
Trinidad Chambliss, a former Division II standout at Ferris State University, thrived as a quarterback at Ole Miss under coach Lane Kiffin last season. Now, as Kiffin is at LSU, the prospect of LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt joining the fray for the 2027 NFL Draft is becoming increasingly likely. Leavitt, who transferred from Arizona State, led the Wildcats to a Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 before experiencing a decline in 2025 due to a foot injury.
ESPN's Jordan Reid suggests that NFL scouts and evaluators have high hopes for Leavitt, who could potentially climb from a Day 2 prospect to a first-round pick if he continues to excel at LSU. Leavitt's speed and dual-threat capabilities align well with Kiffin's aggressive offense, potentially accelerating his development. Following a breakout 2024 season, Leavitt threw for 2,885 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only six interceptions in 2024.
Despite dealing with a foot injury, he managed to put together a 5-2 start in 2025, throwing for 1,628 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions. Now healthy, Leavitt has praised his improvement in training camp, noting that he is ready to take the field. With a more robust support system surrounding him, Leavitt is poised to elevate LSU's chances of making a College Football Playoff run this season. A successful run could set the stage for a first-round draft selection for Leavitt.
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