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.
Film
- Indiana
- Texas Tech
- Minnesota
Background Info
- Listed at 6-5/257 lbs.
- 3-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- High School All-American
- Transferred to Oregon from Louisville
- All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 57 Targets
- 45 Receptions
- 668 Receiving Yards
- 14.8 Yards Per Reception
- 4 Touchdowns
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- Used in-line as a tight end 51.5% of the time
- 2.02 Yards Per Route Ran
- Average Depth of Target of 8.7 Yards
- 2 Drops
- 3 Contested Catches Made
Strengths
- Good run blocker, gets good positioning and leverage
- Quick release off the line of scrimmage
- Decent route running ability
- Explosive turning upfield after the catch
- Can get separation with his route running and speed
Player Summary
Jamari Johnson is another really fun tight end prospect to come out of Oregon. They just have a niche in terms of strong athletic tight ends developing well, and Johnson may be the best one yet. He has great route running, speed, and athleticism, just like Kenyon Sadiq. But what sets him apart, I believe, is that he is a much better blocker than Sadiq is, and that is something teams will take notice of.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer report on Oregon TE Jamari Johnson
