2027 Summer Scouting: Jacob Ponton, OT, Texas Tech
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone which means we are diving all the way into Summer Scouting for the 2027 installment, next up is Jacob Ponton.
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 Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay. 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 Bucs, the Bears , or the Steelers . We write these so Bucs 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 Utah BYU Oregon Background Info Listed at 6-8, 305 lbs. 3-Star Recruit according to 247 Sports All-District 26-6A first team his final two seasons in HS Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Selection in 2025 FWAA Freshman All-America Team (Reshirt Freshman) Notable career stats heading into 2026 Played in 18 Games 470 Run Blocking Snaps 572 Pass Blocking Snaps 6 Sacks Allowed Called for 10 Penalties on 1,042 Snaps Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026 69.