08-20-2017, 03:38 PM
Minnesota Vikings second-year player Jayron Kearse is making a case for starting alongside Harrison Smith at safety.
In the team’s preseason loss to Seattle Friday night, Kearse earned a Pro Football Focus grade of 83.7 after recording two pass breakups and four tackles. Kearse played 40 at strong safety (53 percent), good for third most on the team. He left briefly with a wrist injury but returned.
Kearse, a seventh-round pick, is looking to contribute in a big way in 2017. If he keeps playing like he did Friday, he should get every opportunity to make an impact.
Other notable PFF scores were defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson (86.3), defensive end Danielle Hunter (82.8), cornerback Marcus Sherels (82.6) and tight end Bucky Hodges (81.6).
In the team’s preseason loss to Seattle Friday night, Kearse earned a Pro Football Focus grade of 83.7 after recording two pass breakups and four tackles. Kearse played 40 at strong safety (53 percent), good for third most on the team. He left briefly with a wrist injury but returned.
Kearse, a seventh-round pick, is looking to contribute in a big way in 2017. If he keeps playing like he did Friday, he should get every opportunity to make an impact.
Other notable PFF scores were defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson (86.3), defensive end Danielle Hunter (82.8), cornerback Marcus Sherels (82.6) and tight end Bucky Hodges (81.6).
