2026 NFL Draft QB Stock Report Week 7: Mendoza Climbs, Mateer Struggles in Return

2026 NFL Draft QB Stock Report Week 7: Mendoza Climbs, Mateer Struggles in Return
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With the Pittsburgh Steelers in the market for a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, Steelers Now will be taking stock of the draft class every week of the 2025 college football season. Week seven highlighted prospects continuing to rise, one preseason favorite bouncing back, and another seeing theirs fall.

Bro how does Beau Pribula not see #2 WIDE OPEN๐Ÿ’€pic.twitter.com/7ntpSDdDVS

โ€” DC Bets (@DC_Bets_) October 11, 2025

STOCK DOWN: Beau Pribula, Missouri

The Penn State transfer has been under the radar as a draft eligible quarterback this season. Coming into week seven, Pribula had put together some good games including a week four upset over South Carolina. However, in a loss to Alabama, his stock has taken some damage.

The biggest highlight of the game was his game ending interception despite a close battle with the Crimson Tide. He has now turned the ball over in four consecutive games including a season high two picks thrown today.

Pribula failed to eclipse 200 yards passing, averaged only six yards per attempt, and fumbled the ball as well. The senior quarterback is watching his stock begin to unravel despite keeping his team ranked. There is still time to recover, but Saturday was a step back.

The Tigers face four road games in their final six games including two ranked matchups out of three total.

NFL MDDB Rank: Week 7, No. 326, QB22
Season Stats: 126-of-173 (72.8% comp. rate), 1370 yards (7.9 yards/attempt), 11 TD, 5 INT

STOCK UP: Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss

Saturday wasnโ€™t a particularly great day for Ole Miss, but they came away with a victory. The only Rebel to score was Chambliss with two passing and one rushing. Ever since taking over in week three, he has continued to climb the board.

Trinidad Chambliss zips it in and gives Ole Miss the lead pic.twitter.com/uvS5miyNTc

โ€” NFL Paint (@NFLPaint) October 11, 2025

What makes Chambliss the most intriguing prospect for NFL teams is the fact he has established himself as a strong dual-threat passer. In addition to his seven passing scores, he has rushed for three scores as well.

You wonโ€™t mistake him for Cam Newton, but he is playing at a high level and is a main reason Ole Miss is ranked in the top-five. Chambliss has already beaten a top-five team in LSU. He and Ole Miss have back-to-back top-10 ranked road games. Up first is Georgia.

Will Chambliss continue to rise as a dark horse first-round prospect on 2026 draft boards?

NFL MDDB Rank: Week 7, No. 103, QB13
Season Stats: 85-of-130 (65.4% comp. rate), 1286 yards (9.9 yards/attempt), 7 TD, INT

Fernando Mendoza with a PERFECT throw for the lead ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽฏ@Indianafootball

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โ€” FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 11, 2025

STOCK UP: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

For the first time since 1967, Indiana defeated an AP top-five ranked team. Not only did they beat them, they walked into Oregonโ€™s stadium and controlled the game. It...