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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.
Dorian Fleming is a tough study as he shows moments of brilliance and someone who could be a worthwhile project, but then others where you throw your hands up in the air. His best chance at success is being used as a receiving option alongside a more blocking tight end. He moves well, has good mechanics, and is fluid with his hips and footwork during his routes. He has to fix some issues, concentration drops being one of them, but there is promise to keep him in mind as the year rolls on.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer report on Maryland TE Dorian Fleming
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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
- FAU
- Northern Illinois
- Nebraska
Background Info
- Listed at 6-3/245 lbs.
- 3-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Played quarterback and defensive line in high school
- Second-Team All-Sun Belt in 2024
- Transferred from Georgia State
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 140 Targets
- 91 Receptions
- 924 Receiving Yards
- 10.2 Yards Per Reception
- 9 Touchdowns
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- Used in-line as a tight end 64.6% of the time
- 1.25 Yards Per Route Ran
- Average Depth of Target of 6.3 Yards
- 10 Drops
- 14 Contested Catches Made
Strengths
- Shows a decent catch radius and will adjust to his quarterback
- Good movement skills while running his routes
- Has the footwork to run routes well and get leverage blocking
- Seperates well, especially against linebackers in the middle of the field
- Used a lot in the slot or off-line, which serves him well
Player Summary
Dorian Fleming is a tough study as he shows moments of brilliance and someone who could be a worthwhile project, but then others where you throw your hands up in the air. His best chance at success is being used as a receiving option alongside a more blocking tight end. He moves well, has good mechanics, and is fluid with his hips and footwork during his routes. He has to fix some issues, concentration drops being one of them, but there is promise to keep him in mind as the year rolls on.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer report on Maryland TE Dorian Fleming
Continue reading...
