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.
Connecticut
Georgia Tech
Listed at 6-1/200 lbs.
4-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
Transferred from Georgia to Syracuse
Won a state title in basketball in high school
Third in state championships in the broad jump in high school
49 Tackles
2.5 Tackles for a loss
0 Interceptions
7 Pass breakups
69.3 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
70 Career PFF Coverage Grade
98 QBR Allowed
Does well in zone compared to man coverage
Provides run support
Shows good speed and timing on plays
Excellent closing speed and instincts
Good length to break up passes or jam receivers at the line
Chris Peal is an interesting study because the production in the box score isn't there, but the film shows why. He often provides good enough coverage that he is a tough player to target as an offense. His length creates problems, and it leads to passes being put in tough places for receivers to make a play on. He has some technical issues with his lower body, but he has shown he can make progress it is all about putting wins together for him. He could be a major riser through the process like the Senior Bowl and combine next year.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Chris Peal, CB, Syracuse
