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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.
Hosea Wheeler played a pivotal role in the Indiana Hooisers’ defense on their way to winning the national title in 2025. He was their key run stuffer on a talented defensive line, and allowed their edge rushers to have an easier time on the outside. He uses leverage to disengage blockers before clogging running lanes, and his tackling technique is sound enough to bring down ball carriers. I write all this praise, saying he still didn’t grade high for me, but he is someone who helps round out a defense right now.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Baylor's Hosea Wheeler
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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 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
- Old Dominion
- Penn State
Background Info
- Listed at 6-3/298lbs.
- 0-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
- Transferred from Junior College to Western Kentucky, to Indiana, to Baylor
- Second-team All-Conference USA in 2024
- First-team All-Conference USA in 2024
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 149 Tackles
- 12 Tackles for a Loss
- 4 Sacks
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 25 QB Hurries
- 1 Pass batted at the line of scrimmage
- 52 Defensive stops
- Pass Rush Win Rate of 16%
Strengths
- Shows strength to handle blockers
- Can be a rotational piece on a line
- Makes up for lack of pass rush chops with run-stuffing ability
- Reliable tackler
- Can use counters to disengage blockers
Player Summary
Hosea Wheeler played a pivotal role in the Indiana Hooisers’ defense on their way to winning the national title in 2025. He was their key run stuffer on a talented defensive line, and allowed their edge rushers to have an easier time on the outside. He uses leverage to disengage blockers before clogging running lanes, and his tackling technique is sound enough to bring down ball carriers. I write all this praise, saying he still didn’t grade high for me, but he is someone who helps round out a defense right now.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Baylor's Hosea Wheeler
Continue reading...
