2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Dashawn Spears, S, LSU

[ASFN Admin]

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

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 Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs 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​

• Houston
• Florida

Background Info​

• Listed at 6-3/208 lbs.
• 4-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
• Two-time First-Team 5A All-State selection in high school
• Also was in track and field in high school

Notable career stats heading into 2026​

• 53 Tackles
• 3 Tackles for a Loss
• 2 Interceptions
• 3 Passes Broken Up

Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026​

• 83.6 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
• 70.3 Career PFF Coverage Grade
• 32.2 QBR allowed when targeted

Strengths​

• Shows good burst when changing direction
• Sound tackling technique
• Has awareness to track the ball and diagnose plays
• Underrated ball skills

Player Summary​

Dashawn Spears is a fun safety prospect, but he is someone who needs to work on a lot in 2026. The base is there for him to be an impactful safety wth his size and technique, but the coverage ability and instincts need to be fulfilled. He almost hesitates too much, as if he is overthinking things by overanalyzing instead of reacting. Lots of untapped potential at this point could be an interesting prospect next cycle with a big 2026.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on LSU's Dashawn Spears

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