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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 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.
Vonnahme is an interesting tight end prospect who is a big projection right now. That being said, the pieces of his game he has been able to show to make sense why some folks think he can be a top end talent. Right now he shows he can be your typical Iowa tight end who blocks well and is technically sound. However, where he flashes brilliance is when he gets a chance to get the ball in a small amount of space and takeoff. He surprises you with his movement skills and vision and that is what I am most excited about his game going into 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer report on Iowa TE DJ Vonnahme
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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
- Vanderbilt
- USC
- Nebraska
Background Info
- Listed at 6-4/240 lbs.
- 2-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Played quarterback in high school
- Was a preferred walk-on at Iowa
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 38 Targets
- 29 Receptions
- 434 Receiving Yards
- 15 Yards Per Reception
- 3 Touchdowns
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- Used in-line as a tight end 58.4% of the time
- 3.1 Yards Per Route Ran
- Average Depth of Target of 9.2 Yards
- 2 Drops
- 7 Contested Catches Made
Strengths
- Sound blocker who uses his size to win
- Can surprise you with the giddy up he has to pick up yards
- Can play in-line or out in the slot with his athleticism
- Good release off the ball in his routes
- Mechanics for smooth movement is there
Player Summary
Vonnahme is an interesting tight end prospect who is a big projection right now. That being said, the pieces of his game he has been able to show to make sense why some folks think he can be a top end talent. Right now he shows he can be your typical Iowa tight end who blocks well and is technically sound. However, where he flashes brilliance is when he gets a chance to get the ball in a small amount of space and takeoff. He surprises you with his movement skills and vision and that is what I am most excited about his game going into 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer report on Iowa TE DJ Vonnahme
Continue reading...
