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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.
CJ Bailey is a very interesting quarterback prospect in a class chock-full of them. He has an explosive arm that can make throws to every level of the field, but especially to the deeper parts. The touch needs some work in shorter areas, as well as the accuracy, but that can come with settling down. What Bailey possesses is an NFL arm and an NFL mindset, and while the film does not show a complete prospect, he has a very strong base for someone to develop.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: CJ Bailey, QB, NC State
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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
- Pittsburgh
- Duke
Background Info
- Listed at 6-6/190 lbs.
- 3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
- Team captain in high school
- Won a state title in high school
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 20 Starts
- 699 Pass attempts
- 5,518 Passing yards
- 6 Yards per attempt
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 27 Big-time throws
- 4 Turnover worthy play rate
- Average depth of target is 8.8 yards
- 76.6% Adjusted completion percentage
Strengths
- Great mobility in and out of the pocket
- Has excellent arm strength and velocity
- Can push the ball downfield with accuracy
- Bionafide playmaker
- Can throw receivers open
Player Summary
CJ Bailey is a very interesting quarterback prospect in a class chock-full of them. He has an explosive arm that can make throws to every level of the field, but especially to the deeper parts. The touch needs some work in shorter areas, as well as the accuracy, but that can come with settling down. What Bailey possesses is an NFL arm and an NFL mindset, and while the film does not show a complete prospect, he has a very strong base for someone to develop.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: CJ Bailey, QB, NC State
Continue reading...
