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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.
Sam Leavitt is a very unpolished piece of diamond that is beneath the harshness of his game on film. The arm talent cannot be questioned; he is able to make throws to every level of the field, but it can still be very erratic. What we need to see more of is that arm talent in much calmer situations. LSU has a better offensive line, Lane Kiffin has a better system, and it should all allow him to be able to take a big step. However, the play we saw at Arizona State is not yet that of a top prospect in a loaded class.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Sam Leavitt, QB, LSU
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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
- Northern Arizona
- TCU
Background Info
- Listed at 6-2/205 lbs.
- 4-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
- Transferred from Michigan State to Arizona State to LSU
- Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year in high school
- MaxPreps Oregon High School Player of the Year
- Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2024
- Second-team All-Big 12 in 2024
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 20 Starts
- 612 Pass attempts
- 4,652 Passing yards
- 7.7 Yards per attempt
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 32 Big-time throws
- 2.6 Turnover worthy play rate
- Average depth of target is 9.3 yards
- 71% Adjusted completion percentage
Strengths
- Arm strength is his top trait
- Can make plays out of nothing
- Keeps his eyes downfield and look to push it
- Uses his mobility to evade pressure
- Puts good zip on his passes to make them into tight windows
Player Summary
Sam Leavitt is a very unpolished piece of diamond that is beneath the harshness of his game on film. The arm talent cannot be questioned; he is able to make throws to every level of the field, but it can still be very erratic. What we need to see more of is that arm talent in much calmer situations. LSU has a better offensive line, Lane Kiffin has a better system, and it should all allow him to be able to take a big step. However, the play we saw at Arizona State is not yet that of a top prospect in a loaded class.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Sam Leavitt, QB, LSU
Continue reading...
