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 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? 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.
Player Information
Player: Jaheim White
School: West Virginia
Height/Weight: 5-7/195 lbs.
Player Background
– 3-Star Recruit
– All-State Running Back in Pennsylvania
– Played defense and also returned kick in high school
– Majoring in Sports Leadership
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
– 257 Rushing Attempts
– 1,686 Rushing Yards
– 6.6 Yards Per Carry
– 24 Receptions
– 247 Receiving Yards
– 9.9 Yards Per Reception
– 14 Total Touchdowns
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
– 84.4 PFF Rushing Grade
– 3.9 Yards After Contact Per Carry
– 85 Missed Tackles Forced
– 56 Carries of 10+ Yards
– 47.9% Breakaway Run Chance
Player Traits
– Will drop a shoulder to get an extra yard or two out of a run
– Can be deceptive in how elusive he can be if you give him space
– Underrated blocking ability
– Protects the ball, doesn’t turn it over
– Good contact balance to get the most out of every touch
Player Summary
Jaheim White was a mixed bag at times, but he was a fun study more often than not. His size is likely to put him at a disadvantage in the eyes of NFL talent evaluators, but if they bring him into camp, his film suggests he will compete and earn a role. He is a physical runner who is not afraid to fight for every extra yard. He also isn’t scared of pass blocking either. Against Penn State, he didn’t shy away from Abdul Carter when he came into the backfield unblocked. His vision is decent enough, but his running style can be stiff, but he has some tools to work with.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Jahiem White, RB, West Virginia