Maiava’s Draft Stock and Heisman Hopes | USC Trojans Football News

Jayden Maiava’s NFL Draft stock is heating up, with ESPN projecting him as a third-round pick in 2027—joining elite company like John Mateer and Sam Leavitt. Known for his pinpoint deep ball accuracy, which led the FBS in completions over 20 yards last season, Maiava still needs to cut down on turnovers to climb draft boards. While he sits below eight QBs projected as first or second-rounders—including CJ Carr and Arch Manning—he’s got a shot at the Heisman this year, especially with Lincoln Riley’s track record of developing stars. Returning to USC for another season gives him time to refine his game, build chemistry with a new receiving corps, and potentially lead the Trojans to even greater heights—all while boosting his draft value. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4d9dc7e03a08602