2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: CB
Kiper released his first mock yesterday and has the Vikings taking CB Benjamin Morrison. Interestingly, in his position rankings, he has Shavon Revel ranked ahead of both Morrison and Barron. Revel tore his ACL in September. He should be fine by training camp, but he's probably going to miss the combine, pro days and OTAs. Revel is intriguing, but do the Vikings want two corners returning from ACLs?
24. Minnesota Vikings
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Minnesota has big-time cornerback questions. All three starters -- Stephon Gilmore, Shaquill Griffin and slot guy Byron Murphy Jr . -- are free agents, along with backup Fabian Moreau . So, even though the Vikings led the NFL in interceptions by quite a bit (24, five more than second best), they might have to restock their CB room in the draft. Morrison missed all but six games in 2024 with a hip injury, but he's a top-tier cover man. He has sound technique, and he has the ball skills to keep Minnesota's INT total high. Morrison had nine picks and 21 pass breakups over his career.
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MaroonBells wrote:
Hard to see us taking a safety in the 1st, but Emmanwori would be like a bionic Metellus.
I prefer to think of him as a big nickel. I’ve got to think BFlo would love a chess piece like this.
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Cornerback prospects in Man/Zone pic.twitter.com/zIs5rceteR
— Football Insights 📊 (@fball_insights) March 3, 2025
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Eagles are releasing Darrius Slay as a post June 1st cut. Might be a good fit in Minnesota
Eagles also releasing former All-Pro James Bradberry as a post June 1st cut in addition to Darrius Slay.
Might be the type of FA we target.
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JustInTime wrote:
Might be the type of FA we target.
I think Rodgers would be a terrific low-cost addition at CB, but I think with the Eagles losing both Bradberry and Slay, he's probably going to re-sign with them.
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MaroonBells wrote:
I think Rodgers would be a terrific low-cost addition at CB, but I think with the Eagles losing both Bradberry and Slay, he's probably going to re-sign with them.
Things that are super deep: The Marianas trench and the Eagles cornerback room.
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JustInTime wrote:
Things that are super deep: The Marianas trench and the Eagles cornerback room.
I would've said Franz Kafka, but yeah. There was a lot of synergy happening on that team. Mitchell, DeJean, Slay in the secondary with Milton Williams and Jalen Carter on the line? Jesus. You could put Raonall Smith at linebacker and he'd make the Pro Bowl. But they have really good linebackers too.
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VIKINGS FREE AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Asante Samuel Jr
— 𝙆𝙖𝙨𝙚 (@verysadvikings) March 6, 2025
Asante Samuel battled a shoulder injury that limited him to just 4 games in 2024, but prior to that, he proved to be a very dependable player in the secondary. In 2023, he had 2INTs and 11PBUs which was Top 5 in all of football.… pic.twitter.com/H7SrZD0Bn1
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Trey Amos impressed at the combine with a 4.44 40 and excellent drills.
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) March 7, 2025
But how’s the tape? Well…
➖ strong press technique
➖ fluid hips
➖ ball skills
➖ keen eyes in zone
➖ downhill trigger & tackling
Borderline 1st round talent 🐬 pic.twitter.com/ejmUnhmbfM
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#Vikings CB Byron Murphy jr is poised to hit the open market when the legal tampering period begins on Monday, per @Schultz_Report. Minnesota still has interest in retaining the 27 year old. pic.twitter.com/iZhqG4q7Sz
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 7, 2025
#Michigan CB Will Johnson will not participate in Pro Day on March 21st because of a minor hamstring injury, per source.
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 7, 2025
He is expected to be fully cleared and will hold a private workout for NFL teams on April 14th.
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JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/1898082392981598338?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ
I think any time you let one of your own free agents hit the market, your chances of keeping him drop considerably. Somebody's going to overpay for all those INTs and the Vikings are going to turn their attention elsewhere. I could be wrong, but I think there are upgrades on the market that will not cost as much as Murphy.
DJ Reed's coverage grade, for example, has averaged in the high 70s the last 6 seasons. Murphy's coverage grade has averaged in the mid-60s. Reed's estimated market value is $14.7M, while Murphy's is $22M. I doubt that Murphy number is even close to accurate, but that's kinda what I'm talking about.
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VIKINGS FREE AGENT SPOTLIGHT: DJ Reed
— 𝙆𝙖𝙨𝙚 (@verysadvikings) March 7, 2025
DJ Reed has put together a solid body of work as a starter the past couple of years. He is very sticky in man, and even at 5’9 you can depend on him on the outside. In 14 games, Reed was graded as the 32nd best corner in the league. Reed was… pic.twitter.com/6fMVotlssY
I don’t know how accurate these contract projections are, but this is way light.
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JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/verysadvikings/status/1898110680945119675?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQI don’t know how accurate these contract projections are, but this is way light.
Can we have this one, please
Which free agent CB intrigues you the most based on @spotrac market value:
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 7, 2025
• Byron Murphy Jr ($22.1M)
• Charvarius Ward ($15.3M)
• DJ Reed ($14.7M)
• Carlton Davis ($13.8M)
• Rasul Douglas ($11.9M)
• Asante Samuel Jr ($11.5M)
• Paulson Adebo ($11.1M)
• Nate Hobbs ($2.9M) pic.twitter.com/fayt2v9xIG
I’m intrigued as to why Murphy is projected to get more than anyone else. Probably written by a packer fan.
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.@UMichFootball @Willj1228 this interception REEL is for REAL... Dripping with instincts. Give a CB who is waiting to take the ball away. #nfldraft #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/bazS8sWrpO
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) March 9, 2025
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Real Hoop$ pic.twitter.com/vmwaEDzrna
— DJ Reed (@D7_Reed) March 10, 2025
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JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/1898143985492963545?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQI’m intrigued as to why Murphy is projected to get more than anyone else. Probably written by a packer fan.
Picks and a Pro Bowl. He's a good corner, but he's not $22M good, not even close. I think he's $14M good. I think he gets about $18M.
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Jaycee Horn 4 for 100
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Adebo to Giants
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