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Tayven Jackson

North Texas quarterback, 5th college season. Eligible for the 2027 NFL draft, projected pick #197 (round 7). Dynasty rookie value 616: 99th in the 2027 class, QB27 at his position.

Is Tayven Jackson eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. Tayven Jackson is in his 5th college season, so the 2027 NFL draft is his draft unless he has eligibility left and chooses to return.

Tayven Jackson draft projection

Projected pick #197, round 7.

  • Picks 1 to 16: 1%
  • Picks 17 to 32: 2%
  • Round 2: 2%
  • Round 3: 3%
  • Rounds 4 and 5: 7%
  • Rounds 6 and 7: 33%
  • Not drafted that year: 51%

Measurables

    Tayven Jackson college stats by season

    SeasonSchoolGamesLinePPR points
    2026North Texas9212 of 299 for 2,871 yards, 23 TD, 5 INT228.6
    2025UCF11200 of 315 for 2,151 yards, 10 TD, 8 INT143.9
    2024Indiana523 of 37 for 349 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT53.3
    2023Indiana678 of 128 for 914 yards, 2 TD, 5 INT38.5

    NFL comparisons for Tayven Jackson

    • Logan Woodside: Toledo 2017, 0 of 411 for 3,882 yards, 28 TD, 8 INT. Drafted 2018, round 7, pick 249.
    • Garrett Grayson: Colorado State 2014, 0 of 420 for 4,006 yards, 32 TD, 7 INT. Drafted 2015, round 3, pick 75.
    • Jaren Hall: BYU 2022, 0 of 376 for 3,171 yards, 31 TD, 6 INT, 346 rushing. Drafted 2023, round 5, pick 164.

    Tayven Jackson’s archetype: Accurate passer

    70.9% 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 UTSA5822.1
    12at Tulane7421.6
    13v UAB20117.7

    Questions

    Is Tayven Jackson eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

    Yes. Tayven Jackson is in his 5th college season, so the 2027 NFL draft is his draft unless he has eligibility left and chooses to return.

    Where is Tayven Jackson projected to be drafted?

    Our projection has him going around pick 197, in round 7 of the 2027 draft.

    Which NFL players have a college profile like Tayven Jackson?

    Logan Woodside (Toledo, 2017), Garrett Grayson (Colorado State, 2014), Jaren Hall (BYU, 2022) had the closest final college seasons among drafted players since 2015.

    What is Tayven Jackson’s prospect archetype?

    Accurate passer: 70.9% 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 Tayven Jackson's dynasty value?

    616 on our 0 to 9,999 scale in a 12-team superflex PPR league: 99th in the 2027 class and QB27 at his position.

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