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.
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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
- Georgia Southern
- Illinois
Background Info
- Listed at 5-9/210 lbs.
- 0-Star Recruit according to 247 Sports
- Transferred to USC from Hutchinson Community College
- NJCAA DI Football Offensive Player of the Year as a Sophomore
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 88 Carries
- 576 Rushing yards
- 6.5 Yards per carry
- 7 Receptions
- 55 Receiving yards
- Received 25.7% of the carries out of the backfield in 2025
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 5.15 Yards per carry after contact
- 29 Missed tackles forced
Strengths
- Contact balance
- Runs and plays bigger than he is
- Bot afraid of contact
- Good vision at the line
- Burst once he picks a lane
Player Summary
Waymond Jordan doesn’t give you a lot to be uber excited about on film, but in moments, he flashes good traits. Among those is his strength and vision as a runner, especially considering his size he has. He plays bigger than he is listed, which is interesting, but his style is different than most players with his build. He is a complicated study, but is someone who could be a riser with a strong 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on USC's Waymond Jordan