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.
FilmBackground Info
3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
Track and Field in high school
2021 Texas District 6-3A D-I Defensive MVP
2020 Texas District 6-3A D-I first-team selection
Second-team All-Big 12 in 2024
Notable career stats heading into 2026Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
2 Passes batted at the line of scrimmage
Pass Rush Win Rate of 16.67%
Strengths
Good awareness to track running lanes to clog
Can surprise you with his speed in pursuit
Shows promise as an athlete
Player Summary
C.J. Fite is a fun defensive line prospect who could have declared last cycle. He possesses good awareness, technique, and athleticism to be a fun piece on a defensive front in the NFL. His size will allow him to match up well with interior defenders, and his strength and leverage will allow him to win reps as well. There is a lot to work with for a defensive line coach with the potential to be more than a part of a rotation or a one-dimensional player.
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This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Arizona State’s C.J. Fite