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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.
Wingate is a more typical linebacker that you expect to see in the NFL. At Maryland, he has shown he has the ability of an NFL linebacker, too, but he needs to work on his coverage ability. Where he can contribute right now is as a run stuffer or even on special teams in the NFL. He doesn’t do anything great and does a lot in a good way, but between the coverage and processing, it seems he is a step behind. Once he speeds up his play, he could take another step in his development in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 Summer Scouting Report on Maryland LB Dylan Wingate
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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
- Wisconsin
- FAU
- Michigan
Background Info
- Listed at 6-5/230 lbs.
- 3-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Going to school to be a sports psychologist
- Honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 163 tackles
- 15.5 combined tackles for a loss and sacks
- Generated 1 turnover
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 66.3 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
- 61.8 Career PFF Coverage Grade
- 7 Hurries
- Missed tackle rate of 14.7%
- 73 Stops
Strengths
- Great size for the position
- Uses his size to win reps when blocked or tackling bigger offensive players
- Leads the middle of the defense for Maryland
- Shows promise stuffing the run
- Has good instincts to not overcommit
Player Summary
Wingate is a more typical linebacker that you expect to see in the NFL. At Maryland, he has shown he has the ability of an NFL linebacker, too, but he needs to work on his coverage ability. Where he can contribute right now is as a run stuffer or even on special teams in the NFL. He doesn’t do anything great and does a lot in a good way, but between the coverage and processing, it seems he is a step behind. Once he speeds up his play, he could take another step in his development in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 Summer Scouting Report on Maryland LB Dylan Wingate
Continue reading...
