July 5, 2026, 4:55 p.m. CT
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.
FilmExpert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Background InfoListed at 6-4/208 lbs.4-Star recruit according to 247 SportsAll-State honors in high schoolEarned first-team All-Area recognition Named co-wide receiver of the year in 3A-6ATransferred from Miami (FL) to Alabama to Texas A&MNotable career stats heading into 202612.2% Target share of the passing offense113 Receptions1,308 Receiving yardsNotable numbers from PFF heading into 20263.3 Yards after contact per reception1.58 Yards per route runAverage depth of target of 10.9 yards8 Drops15 Contested catchesStrengthsCan navigate defenses to find holes in coverageDecent route treeCan use his size at times to win repsSideline awarenessTracks the ball well in the airPlayer Summary
Isaiah Horton is a tough study because there are moments where you are thinking, “He should be so much better than what he is showing.” A prime example is that his route tree is pretty decent in terms of how many he feels comfortable running, but then something derails that. Going to Texas A&M, he has a chance to emerge as one of their top receivers so perhaps more comes out on film as it relates to him because right now, there is just a lot of average to his game. If he can develop and become above average in some areas, he can break through the rankings a bit.