Lions Eyeing Maiava in 2027 Draft

0:00On April 28, draft season's always buzzing, even this far out, and Dane Brugler, from the athletic, has the Detroit Lions eyeing a quarterback in the first round of the 2027 NFL draft. The name popping up is Jaden Mayava, the USC signal caller who's been lighting it up. Mayava started at UNLV before transferring to USC, where he dropped 3,711 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and A. 65.8% completion rate last season. Over his whole college run, he's already at nearly 8,000 yards and 52 scores, proving he's got that steady fire. Fans may raise an eyebrow since Jared Goff's locked in after back-to-back strong years, holding down the four just fine. Before the Lions, this could mean scouting a long-term air, grooming depth behind Goff, or just grabbing top value, no need-based picks here. Brugler sees Mayava prime for a huge jump in 2026, even without his top receivers, potentially

1:01chasing Heisman hype and locking in. First round stock. General manager Brad Holmes loves those curveballs, drafting talent over holes. If Mayava keeps climbing and sits there at Pick 23, this projection won't sound so wild when the time comes. Keep watching this kid. He's got the tools to shake up Motown's future. Football news, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.