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

• 8.1 Yards per attempt

Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026

• 3.8 Turnover worthy play rate

• Average depth of target is 8.6 yards

• 73.9% Adjusted completion percentage

Josh Hoover is going to be really interesting to see unfold and develop further at Indiana. Fernando Mendoza was more polished than Hoover is right now heading to Bloomington, and the rise won’t be the same, but round one is there. His arm strength will do a lot of the heavy lifting for the Hoosiers, and the offensive line will be the best he has ever had. All of that should allow him to flash his arm talent and ability to make throws to every level while playing against tough defenses.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Josh Hoover, QB, Indiana

Transferred from TCU to Indiana