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.

Notable career stats heading into 2026

• 8 Tackles for a Loss

• 5.5 Sacks

Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026

• 3 Passes batted at the line of scrimmage

• Plays the role of disruptor well

• Has the size and promise to develop with a larger role in 2026

• Good technique in block shedding and tackling

• Can create chaos in the backfield

• Shows twitchiness off the ball

Landino is a really fun defensive line prospect who has a lot of potential. That being said, he struggles to get much momentum going in terms of his consistency. Where he does find success is as a disruptor, as he does a good job of getting in the backfield. He has the size to win one-on-ones and, in the process, has the speed in his hands to win reps as well. He has a lot of untapped potential, which can be rectified with Indiana giving him a larger role in 2026.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Indiana's Mario Landino