Shehan Jeyarajah on Trinidad Chambliss: From 0-Star Recruit to the Starting QB for Ole Miss
This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders sits down with Shehan Jeyarajah, senior writer at CBS Sports, to unpack one of the most inspiring stories in college football this season — the rise of Trinidad Chambliss.
They explore:
🏈 Chambliss’s journey from 0-star recruit to Division II national champion and Ole Miss quarterback in the thick of the CFP race
💡 Player development & coaching dynamics — how mentorship and system fit shape success
💰 NIL & Transfer Portal era — how modern college football is redefining opportunity
🎯 Emerging coaches — who is positioned to become the next Curt Cignetti?
🎧 It’s a story about perseverance, opportunity, and honoring your gift.
Support Shehan in every way you can and be sure to read his feature article on Trinidad Chambliss and share with your college football loving friends:
The People and Places That Made Trinidad Chambliss
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