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
- Arkansas
- Miss State
Background Info
- Listed at 5-10/206lbs.
- 3-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
- Transferred to Missouri from Louisiana-Monroe
- All-State selection in High School
- Sun Belt Freshman of the Year in 2024
- First-Team All-Sun Belt in 2024
- SEC Newcomer of the Year in 2025
- First-Team All-SEC in 2025
- Consensus All-American in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 493 Carries
- 3,000 Rushing yards
- 6.1 Yards per carry
- 14 Receptions
- 94 Receiving yards
- Received 60% of the carries out of the backfield in 2025
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 4.43 Yards per carry after contact
- 190 Missed tackles forced
Strengths
- Homerun ability as a runner
- Footwork is smooth
- Very elusive in space and between tackles
- Potential is there for pass work in the right offense
- Deadly duo of vision and patience
Player Summary
Ahmad Hardy is easily one of the more talented running backs in the 2026 college football season and the 2027 NFL Draft if he declares. He is a home run threat waiting to happen due to his vision and patience as a runner. He fits between the tackles very well, and once he gets to that second level, he shows the ability to make defenders miss in space. He is a lot of fun to watch in that last aspect, especially because his footwork and body control also get time to shine.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy