Micah Huff's best 2027 NFL draft landing spots for Jayden Maiava
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The 2027 NFL draft class will be loaded with many quarterbacks who can end up being franchise changers. Jayden Maiava may not be the first thought on many experts' minds, but he still should get great consideration for being a top target for quarterback-needy teams.
Here are the best NFL landing spots for Jayden Maiava next season:
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Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be running it back for another season with Aaron Rodgers. Their doing that shows there is not yet enough trust in their young quarterbacks. They have guys that have talent and upside, but they still are a ways away from being the lead guy. Rodgers enters this season at 42 years old, and this will be his last season. I see the Steelers taking another shot at a quarterback, and with another great season, Maiava can be their target. He is very underrated, and he has the arm talent to get the ball to the Steelers' current playmakers. Mike McCarthy has a credible resume as a quarterback developer. Maiava could be his next great project.
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are in the same boat as the Steelers, yet they did not have a placeholding starting quarterback this season. Carson Beck may be the lead guy this year, and I do not believe that he can be the one for the future. Mike Lafleur is the new guy in charge in Arizona. Maiava can step right in and compete for the starting job. Mike Lafleur will implement an offense that is very similar to the one Maiava was very successful in last season under Lincoln Riley. The Cardinals may have the number 1 overall pick, but if not, I think Maiava is a potential 1st round pick that could be the perfect fit.
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams would be a dream landing spot for Maiava. I do not think they will be picking in the top 20, and if they have a late first-round pick or second-round pick, that is a realistic spot for Maiava. This will all pan on how Ty Simpson does and how they feel about his development. The scheme and the weapons for the Rams are a situation that creates potential instant success for Maiava. It does not get any better than Matthew Stafford as a veteran quarterback and Sean McVay as the coach. This would be an environment very similar to things at USC for Maiava, and I think that sets him up perfectly in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings were looking to upgrade their quarterback room after last season's disastrous season. They added Kyler Murray, who should elevate their offense. I think how this season looks for him will decide whether or not they take a quarterback in this next class. Still think it wouldn't hurt, as Murray is a quarterback who tends to get banged up with his small stature. Jayden Maiva is the perfect quarterback for Kevin O'Connell to develop. Kevin O'Connell is seen as a quarterback whisperer; he can prove that with Maiava. I think the two will have success together. NFL teams more than ever want an athlete at quarterback, and Maiava provides that for Minnesota. He has the weapons to thrive and the coaching to thrive; this would be a seamless fit for him.
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have the perfect quarterback to mentor Jayden Maiava, with another USC Trojan quarterback in Sam Darnold. Maiava and Darnold have similarities in their passing ability, but Maiava slides as a better athlete. The Seattle Seahawks struck gold with taking a chance on Darnold, and he delivered them a championship in year 1. Should things begin to fall off the rails, getting Jayden Maiava, a young quarterback with huge upside, would be great insurance for the future.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Steelers lead list of Jayden Maiava landing spots for 2027 NFL draft