May 4, 2026, 10:15 p.m. CT
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.
FilmExpert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Background InfoListed at 6-4, 320 lbs.4-Star Recruit according to 247 SportsWon State Title as a SophomoreInvited to the HS All-American BowlAll-SEC Freshman Team in 2023Son of former NFL OL Earnest Greene Jr.Notable career stats heading into 2026Played in 34 Games822 Run Blocking Snaps1,095 Pass Blocking Snaps3 Sacks AllowedCalled for 5 Penalties on 1,917 SnapsNotable numbers from PFF heading into 202657 Career Run Blocking Grade70.9 Career Pass Blocking Grade38 Pressures Allowed3.5% Pressure RateStrengthsShows quick feet to catch speed rushers off the edgeCan seal the edge as a run blocker to create lanesPowerful grip to keep defenders in front of himGood size for the position, can handle NFL pass rushersHas the power to handle NFL defenders as wellPlayer 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.