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
- Ole Miss
- Florida
- Miss State
Background Info
- Listed at 6-4, 320 lbs.
- 4-Star Recruit according to 247 Sports
- Won State Title as a Sophomore
- Invited to the HS All-American Bowl
- All-SEC Freshman Team in 2023
- Son of former NFL OL Earnest Greene Jr.
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- Played in 34 Games
- 822 Run Blocking Snaps
- 1,095 Pass Blocking Snaps
- 3 Sacks Allowed
- Called for 5 Penalties on 1,917 Snaps
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 57 Career Run Blocking Grade
- 70.9 Career Pass Blocking Grade
- 38 Pressures Allowed
- 3.5% Pressure Rate
Strengths
- Shows quick feet to catch speed rushers off the edge
- Can seal the edge as a run blocker to create lanes
- Powerful grip to keep defenders in front of him
- Good size for the position, can handle NFL pass rushers
- Has the power to handle NFL defenders as well
Player Summary
Full disclosure, Earnest Greene didn’t get me excited too much when watching his film back. If anything I started to see a but why Monroe Freeling had the rise he did, but opposite him with Greene I was left wanting more out of his reps. What I did see was some ability to overpower defenders, quick feet for his size, and a powerful grip to make sure he maintains leverage. He certainly has the tools to develop a bit more in 2026 so I am not counting him out by any means, but I need to see a bit more.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer scouting report on Georgia OT Earnest Greene