2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Drake Lindsey, QB, Minnesota

[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 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​

• Rutgers
• Purdue

Background Info​

• Listed at 6-5/230 lbs.
• 3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
• Gatorade Player of the Year in high school out of Arkansas
• Insanely athletic family tree
  • Father played college football at Arkansas
  • Sister played college basketball at Arkansas
  • Uncle played college football at Arkansas
  • Cousin played college football at Arkansas
  • Cousin is a member of the track and field team at Arkansas
  • Grandfather played college football at Arkansas and was a member of the 1964 team that went 11-0 and he also played seven years in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings
  • Great uncle played six years of minor league baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

Notable career stats heading into 2026​

• 13 Starts
• 394 Pass attempts
• 2,432 Passing yards
• 6.2 Yards per attempt

Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026​

• 14 Big-time throws
• 3.4 Turnover worthy play rate
• Average depth of target is 8 yards
• 71.1% Adjusted completion percentage

Strengths​

• Demonstrates accuracy to all levels of the field
• Shows poise under pressure
• Good anticipation in his decision-making
• Decent mobility
• Has the arm strength to make NFL throws

Player Summary​

Drake Lindsey has gotten some first-round hype early on in the process, and while I don’t see it yet, it is close to coming to fruition. Lindsey can make plays with either his arms or legs, and pairing that with great physical traits will make him appealing to the NFL. On film, he showcases some decent arm talent, can push the ball down the field, and make them into tight windows. He needs to speed up his process some, needs to lead receivers more at times, but all in all there is a lot to like with Lindsey.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Drake Lindsey, QB, Minnesota

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