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Summer is here, 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
- Wyoming
- UCLA
Background Info
- Listed at 6-4/255 lbs.
- 3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
- Transferred from BYU to Utah to Michigan
- Brother is a defensive end at Rice.
- Dad played linebacker at BYU.
- Uncles are former BYU football players, David Nixon, Craig Bills and Taysom Hill.
- Completed his two-year Mormon mission
- First-team All-American in 2025
- First-team All-Big 12 in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 59 Tackles
- 18.5 Tackles for a Loss
- 11 Sacks
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- Lines up the most at RE (67% of snaps)
- 38 QB Hurries
- 1 Pass batted at the line of scrimmage
- 32 Defensive stops
- Pass Rush Win Rate of 28.9%
Strengths
- High motor
- Strong and quick hands
- Excellent bull rush ability
- Flashes some finesse with his spin move
- Great size for the NFL to play in the dirt on the edge
Player Summary
John Henry Daley was a shark in the small pond at times for the Utah defense. He was able to be a constant presence in the backfields, and it led to him being one of the best pass rushers in college football. On top of his pass rush, he showcases good awareness to provide run-stuffing ability, as well as versatility to drop back in coverage at times. Overall, he is a very complete player who should be a fun watch this fall.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: John Henry Daley, Edge, Michigan
