2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson

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

• LSU
• Penn State

Background Info

• Listed at 6-2/235 lbs.
• 5-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
• Played football, wrestling, and track in high school
• Played in the All-American Bowl in high school
• Won Mr. Football in Georgia in 2023
• Back-to-back state champion in wrestling
• Ran a 10.7 in the 100 meters and has long jumped 23’3”
• Aspiring to be a pediatrician and is majoring in biological sciences 
• Completed a microinternship with Christ Community Health Services in spring 2026

Notable career stats heading into 2026

• 186 tackles
• 35 combined tackles for a loss and sacks
• Generated 2 turnovers

Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026

• 70.6 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
• 61.8 Career PFF Coverage Grade
• 13 Hurries
• Missed tackle rate of 8.2%
• 74 Stops

Strengths

• Quick on his feet to stay with ball carriers
• Processes well and is able to get in position to make plays
• Great tackling technique
• Shows he can lead a defense
• Excellent footwork and hip movement

Player Summary

Sammy Brown was the last linebacker I watched in the class, and he may be the best heading into the 2026 season. He is a blast to watch as he roams the middle of the field and is in position to make a play on the ball on the ground or in the air. He has light feet to stay in front of defenders in space, which may be where he shines brightest. Overall, he is a very sound linebacker to patrol the middle of the field for Clemson and I believe he can do that in the NFL as well. 

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