Three FCS players to watch in NFL Draft as college season begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The 2027 NFL Draft season opens this week with several FCS players attracting attention. Notable among them are Beau Brungard from Youngstown State, who is set to play against Mercyhurst on Thursday, August 27. Meanwhile, Victor Dawson of Illinois State faces Western Illinois, and Solomon Tuliaupupu from Montana is up against Southern Utah. These matchups present opportunities for each player to showcase their skills in front of NFL scouts as the college football season gets underway.
- •Beau Brungard's matchup vs. Mercyhurst takes place on August 27.
- •Victor Dawson plays at Western Illinois on August 29.
- •Solomon Tuliaupupu faces Southern Utah on August 29.
- •All three players are viewed as potential 2027 NFL Draft candidates.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft: 3 FCS prospects to watch in Week 1 of their season
"We are helping fans stay in the know with prospects at every level of college football, including FCS. Here is who we are watching in Week 1.
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