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.

Notable career stats heading into 2026

• 8.3 Yards per attempt

Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026

• 3.2 Turnover worthy play rate

• Average depth of target is 10 yards

• 73.3% Adjusted completion percentage

Arch Manning is truly one of the toughest evals of the Summer. You can see the potential there for a top quarterback prospect, but more often than not, all we are seeing are swings and misses. While there are misses, his hits are home runs and make you want to believe he can be more than he has shown. The playmaking ability with his legs makes up for a lot, and the arm talent flashes when he pushes the ball down the field. He just needs to find some consistency and show up in big games in 2026 to make that leap.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Arch Manning, QB, Texas