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2027 Summer Scouting Report: Garrett Oakley, TE, Kansas State
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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.
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Iowa State
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TCU
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Texas Tech
Background Info
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Listed at 6-5/245 lbs.
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3-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
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Holds his high school's record for receiving yards in a career (1,640)
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Played basketball in high school and was an All-State mention
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State qualifier in track in high school
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Second-team All-Big 12 in 2024
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Honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
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109 Targets
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71 Receptions
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779 Receiving Yards
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11 Yards Per Reception
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13 Touchdowns
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
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Used in-line as a tight end 49.1% of the time
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1.42 Yards Per Route Ran
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Average Depth of Target of 7.1 Yards
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12 Drops
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10 Contested Catches Made
Strengths
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Well-rounded tight end
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One of the better blockers in the position group
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Can get open by finding holes in the defense
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Surprises you with his speed based on how he is used
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Good size to be used in different ways in the NFL
Player Summary
Garrett Oakley is the ultimate boom or busy tight end prospect that the NFL seems to be in love with. As I was watching him, I felt he could be a day two pick because someone is going to see the speed and blocking and think they can get something out of him. He has a drop issue with 12 in his career, most of anyone I am tracking in the class, so that has to be corrected. But he is a good piece if clay with a good base for a team to build on, and for Kansas State and a new system to show what they have in him.
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This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 Summer Scouting Report on Kansas State TE Garrett Oakley
