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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 Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
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 Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs 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.
Tony Rojas is a fun linebacker prospect in the 2027 class. He is explosive, makes quick decisions, and provides ample run support for the Nittany Lions. He showcases some promise as a pass rusher due to his speed, but he also shows promise in coverage as well. He isn’t a top end prospect but he is someone that a defense could have fun with on day one, and he could be a special teams ace as well.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 Summer Scouting Report on Penn State LB Tony Rojas
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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 Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs 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
- FIU
- Oregon
Background Info
- Listed at 6-2/230 lbs.
- 4-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Played basketball in high school
- Named Defensive Player of the Year in Basketball
- All-American Bowl in high school
- Gatorade Player of the Year in Virginia in Football
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 105 tackles
- 17 combined tackles for a loss and sacks
- Generated 5 turnovers
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 65.1 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
- 76.4 Career PFF Coverage Grade
- 12 Hurries
- Missed tackle rate of 16.8%
- 65 Stops
Strengths
- Attacks the ball carrier
- Shows great awareness and doesn’t over-commit when attacking
- Makes quick decisions to make sure he gets ahead of the play
- Provides decent run support
- Shows he could be used a bit more in pass rush situations
Player Summary
Tony Rojas is a fun linebacker prospect in the 2027 class. He is explosive, makes quick decisions, and provides ample run support for the Nittany Lions. He showcases some promise as a pass rusher due to his speed, but he also shows promise in coverage as well. He isn’t a top end prospect but he is someone that a defense could have fun with on day one, and he could be a special teams ace as well.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 Summer Scouting Report on Penn State LB Tony Rojas
Continue reading...
