2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Edge, Ohio State
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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.
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So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
- Penn State
- Washington
Background Info
- Listed at 6-6/265 lbs.
- 4-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
- Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Florida
- Under Armour All-American in high school
- Two-time All-County selection
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 74 Tackles
- 17 Tackles for a Loss
- 12 Sacks
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- Lines up the most at REO (37% of snaps)
- 51 QB Hurries
- 2 Passes batted at the line of scrimmage
- 39 Defensive stops
- Pass Rush Win Rate of 23.5%
Strengths
- One of the better edges in run support
- Great tackling technique, wraps up
- Ideal size and length to make an impact
- Can win with his hand in the dirt
- Tremendous power to knock blockers back
Player Summary
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is a more throwback type of player at the edge rusher position. He strikes me as someone who can win off the edge in a 3-4 scheme and also provide excellent run support. He may not ever be a big sack producer, but he can start, be in packages at the goal line, and provide pressure time and again. He is a safe evaluation already, in my opinion, but he does have some potential to take another step in 2026.
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