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Summer is here, and it is everyones 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 Tulane UTSA Background Info Listed at 6-4/211 lbs.
0-Star prospect according to 247 Sports Team captain in high school Was the teams punter in high school Earned All-District honorable mention as a defensive back in high school (not as a QB) Second-team All-District in high school as a punter Won the Burlsworth Trophy in 2025 NCAA passing yards leader in 2025 American Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2025 First-team All-American Conference in 2025 Notable career stats heading into 2026 15 Starts 509 Pass attempts 4,481 Passing yards 9.5 Yards per attempt Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026 25 Big-time throws 2.9 Turnover worthy play rate Average depth of target is 8.3 yards 77% Adjusted completion percentage Strengths Good zip on his passes Can make plays with his legs Makes quick decisions Plays with an edge and toughness Can make throws to every level of the field Player Summary Drew Mestemaker was a first-year starter, and it shows on film.
That being said, he showed a tremendous amount of promise, led by his arm talent.
The zip he gets on his passes makes you say, wow from time to time, and the windows he fits passes into impress you.
At that same time, he does miss some passes high or low, and it shows that he needs more reps and experience.
I think by the end of the 2026 season, we will see a different, more polished version of him that will have the NFL clamoring for him.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Report: Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State.