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Giovanni Lopez

Wake Forest quarterback, 4th college season. Eligible for the 2027 NFL draft, projected pick #206 (round 7). Dynasty rookie value 543: 125th in the 2027 class, QB36 at his position.

Is Giovanni Lopez eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. Giovanni Lopez is in his 4th college season, so the 2027 NFL draft is his draft unless he has eligibility left and chooses to return.

Giovanni Lopez draft projection

Projected pick #206, round 7.

  • Picks 1 to 16: 1%
  • Picks 17 to 32: 1%
  • Round 2: 1%
  • Round 3: 2%
  • Rounds 4 and 5: 5%
  • Rounds 6 and 7: 34%
  • Not drafted that year: 57%

Measurables

    Giovanni Lopez college stats by season

    SeasonSchoolGamesLinePPR points
    2026Wake Forest8153 of 228 for 2,176 yards, 18 TD, 1 INT, 318 rushing224.8
    2025North Carolina11170 of 261 for 1,747 yards, 10 TD, 5 INT, 133 rushing130.6
    2024South Alabama11205 of 311 for 2,557 yards, 18 TD, 5 INT, 465 rushing252.8
    2023South Alabama427 of 42 for 283 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT23.9

    NFL comparisons for Giovanni Lopez

    • Chad Kelly: Ole Miss 2016, 0 of 328 for 2,758 yards, 19 TD, 8 INT, 332 rushing. Drafted 2017, round 7, pick 253.
    • Sean Clifford: Penn State 2022, 0 of 351 for 2,822 yards, 24 TD, 7 INT, 185 rushing. Drafted 2023, round 5, pick 149.
    • Hendon Hooker: Tennessee 2022, 0 of 329 for 3,135 yards, 27 TD, 2 INT, 430 rushing. Drafted 2023, round 3, pick 68.

    Giovanni Lopez’s archetype: Accurate passer

    67.1% completions. Completed two passes in three or better as a starter. 42% of the 43 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a 17+ point season (PPR) in their first three NFL years, against 12% of the others.

    • Jalen Hurts: best NFL season 25.2 points a game (2022)
    • Joe Burrow: best NFL season 24.9 points a game (2026)
    • Deshaun Watson: best NFL season 24.1 points a game (2017)
    • Kyler Murray: best NFL season 23.7 points a game (2020)
    • Justin Herbert: best NFL season 22.4 points a game (2021)
    • Baker Mayfield: best NFL season 21.5 points a game (2024)

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    Schedule and projections

    WeekOpponentMatchup rankProjected half-PPR points
    11at SMU22419.7
    12at Georgia Tech14122.6
    13v Duke30316.6

    Questions

    Is Giovanni Lopez eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

    Yes. Giovanni Lopez is in his 4th college season, so the 2027 NFL draft is his draft unless he has eligibility left and chooses to return.

    Where is Giovanni Lopez projected to be drafted?

    Our projection has him going around pick 206, in round 7 of the 2027 draft.

    Which NFL players have a college profile like Giovanni Lopez?

    Chad Kelly (Ole Miss, 2016), Sean Clifford (Penn State, 2022), Hendon Hooker (Tennessee, 2022) had the closest final college seasons among drafted players since 2015.

    What is Giovanni Lopez’s prospect archetype?

    Accurate passer: 67.1% completions. 42% of the 43 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a season of 17+ PPR points a game in their first three NFL years, against 12% of the others. Players who fit it include Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray.

    What is Giovanni Lopez's dynasty value?

    543 on our 0 to 9,999 scale in a 12-team superflex PPR league: 125th in the 2027 class and QB36 at his position.

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