Scouting John Mateer: Oklahoma’s New QB Is a Talented Agent of Chaos

Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back with a deep dive into the tape of Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, who’s one of the most dynamic—and chaotic—quarterback prospects in the 2026 draft class.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(5:13) Summer Scouting Series: Evaluating John Mateer
(17:19) NFL comps for John Mateer
(20:00) Breaking down John Mateer’s tape
(25:17) Expectations for Mateer’s 2025 season at Oklahoma

In Thursday’s episode, they’ll be diving into the tape on Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt. Be sure to subscribe to The McShay Report for full written breakdowns of every player discussed in the Summer Scouting Series.

Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Eduardo Ocampo