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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.
John Mateer has the makings of an NFL quarterback and looked like he was on his way to being a top pick before injuring his thumb. He showcased strong arm talent led by ability was led by his velocity and overall ability to reach all levels of the field. On top of all of that, he showed the poise and awareness you want from someone who has to deal with NFL defenses. Mateer has a lot of work to do with his vision and accuracy, but the base is there for him to really become an interesting prospect by next April.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma
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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
- Michigan
- Alabama
Background Info
- Listed at 6-1/224 lbs.
- 3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
- Transferred from Washington State to Oklahoma
- District 5-6A Offensive Player of the Year in high school
- Earned unanimous first-team all-district honors in high school
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 24 Starts
- 763 Pass attempts
- 6,291 Passing yards
- 8.2 Yards per attempt
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 32 Big-time throws
- 3.8 Turnover worthy play rate
- Average depth of target is 9.2 yards
- 72.5% Adjusted completion percentage
Strengths
- Excellent zip on his passes
- Arm strength to make passes to all levels of the field
- Good mobility in and out of the pocket
- Tough as nails as he showed playing through the thumb injury
- Shows poise under pressure
Player Summary
John Mateer has the makings of an NFL quarterback and looked like he was on his way to being a top pick before injuring his thumb. He showcased strong arm talent led by ability was led by his velocity and overall ability to reach all levels of the field. On top of all of that, he showed the poise and awareness you want from someone who has to deal with NFL defenses. Mateer has a lot of work to do with his vision and accuracy, but the base is there for him to really become an interesting prospect by next April.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma
Continue reading...
