Will Echoles: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Will Echoles is a freshman DT at Ole Miss from Houston, MS. He is listed at 6'3", 315 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Will Echoles No. 6 on its 2027 board (No. 2 among defensive linemen & edge rushers): a 89% chance to be drafted, 81% to go in the top 100 picks and 47% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and size. At Ole Miss (2024–26) he made 98 tackles (18 for loss), recorded 7.5 sacks and had 0 interceptions and 7 passes defended.
Team details
- School: Ole Miss
- Position: DT
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 315 lbs
- Hometown: Houston, MS
- Jersey: #52
- Big board: No. 6 of 2027 (No. 2 DL)
- Projection: Rounds 2-3
- Chance to be drafted: 89%
- Recruiting: 4-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Size | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Plus |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ole Miss | 8 | 21 | 8 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | Ole Miss | 15 | 68 | 32 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | Ole Miss | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | W | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | LSU | W | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 4 | at Florida | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | at Vanderbilt | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Missouri | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 8 | at Texas | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Auburn | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com