2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: A.J. Harris, CB, Indiana

[ASFN Admin]

Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota.

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.

Film​

• Indiana
• Oregon

Background Info​

• Listed at 6-1/186 lbs.
• 5-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
• Third-team All-Big Ten in 2024
• Transferred from Georgia to Penn State to Indiana

Notable career stats heading into 2026​

• 89 Tackles
• 5 Tackles for a loss
• 1 Interceptions
• 6 Pass breakups

Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026​

• 67.5 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
• 68.7 Career PFF Coverage Grade
• 101.8 QBR Allowed

Strengths​

• Thrives in man coverage

• Plats big, can handle larger WRs
• Provides run support
• High motor to not give up on plays
• Plays a physical style

Player Summary​

Harris is a really fun cornerback who has the physical tools to thrive, but has yet to put it all together. Indiana plays a very physical and aggressive style on defense, which suits him better, so 2026 could finally be his breakout. Harris plays physical, can handle bigger receivers, and tracks the ball in the air well. It all should lead to him being a decent NFL prospect but 2026 will decide how much more he climbs up the ranks.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: A.J. Harris, CB, Indiana

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