2027 Summer Scouting: Carter Smith, OT, Indiana
Another Summer scouting report is ready, this time on Indiana's Carter Smith.
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 Illinois Oregon Ohio State Background Info Listed at 6-5, 313 lbs. 4-Star Recruit according to 247 Sports Named first-team All-Ohio, all-district, and All-Ohio Capital Conference in High School Lettered in Volleyball in High School Consensus All-American in 2025 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2025 First-Team All-Big Ten in 2025 Notable career stats heading into 2026 Played in 43 Games 1,343 Run Blocking Snaps 1,376 Pass Blocking Snaps 8 Sacks Allowed Called for 13 Penalties on 2,719 Snaps Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026 70.