​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 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.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSo if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.MichiganAlabamaListed at 6-1/224 lbs.3-Star prospect according to 247 SportsTransferred from Washington State to OklahomaDistrict 5-6A Offensive Player of the Year in high schoolEarned unanimous first-team all-district honors in high school24 Starts763 Pass attempts6,291 Passing yards8.2 Yards per attempt32 Big-time throws3.8 Turnover worthy play rateAverage depth of target is 9.2 yards72.5% Adjusted completion percentageExcellent zip on his passesArm strength to make passes to all levels of the fieldGood mobility in and out of the pocketTough as nails as he showed playing through the thumb injuryShows poise under pressureJohn Mateer has the makings of an NFL quarterback and looked like he was on his way to being a top pick before injuring his thumb. He showcased strong arm talent led by ability was led by his velocity and overall ability to reach all levels of the field. On top of all of that, he showed the poise and awareness you want from someone who has to deal with NFL defenses. Mateer has a lot of work to do with his vision and accuracy, but the base is there for him to really become an interesting prospect by next April.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma