2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Isaiah Horton, WR, Texas A&M
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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.
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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
- Auburn
Background Info
- Listed at 6-4/208 lbs.
- 4-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- All-State honors in high school
- Earned first-team All-Area recognition
- Named co-wide receiver of the year in 3A-6A
- Transferred from Miami (FL) to Alabama to Texas A&M
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 12.2% Target share of the passing offense
- 113 Receptions
- 1,308 Receiving yards
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 3.3 Yards after contact per reception
- 1.58 Yards per route run
- Average depth of target of 10.9 yards
- 8 Drops
- 15 Contested catches
Strengths
- Can navigate defenses to find holes in coverage
- Decent route tree
- Can use his size at times to win reps
- Sideline awareness
- Tracks the ball well in the air
Player 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.
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