2027 Summer Scouting Report: Austin Romaine, LB, Texas Tech
Another Summer scouting report is ready, this time on Texas Tech's Austin Romaine.
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 Army Texas Tech Background Info Listed at 6-2/245 lbs. 3-Star recruit according to 247 Sports Played running back and linebacker in high school Played baseball in high school 2x Second-Team All-Big 12 (2024, 2025) Transferred from Kansas State to Texas Tech Notable career stats heading into 2026 184 tackles 21 combined tackles for a loss and sacks Generated 4 turnovers Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026 77 Career PFF Run Defense Grade 63.