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https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-destined-for-the-nickel

I doubt we look at a guy this small, but that would be a mistake. Size of the fight in the dog...

Amik RobertsonCB, Louisiana Tech

Amik Robertson is 5-foot-8, 187 pounds and about 50 bulldogs worth of fight. He is arguably the best film watch in 2019. Robertson plays with his body on the line in run support, as a tackler in the short areas and even when he’s on the line as a press coverage defender. Now, that uber-aggressive style only works if a player has great eyes and quality anticipation; Robertson’s there. He jumps basic concepts, understands what down/distance is telling him about route depth and distribution and has the ball production to prove it.
From a physical tools perspective, Robertson clears the floor like a starting nickel. He’s wicked quick, has good explosiveness from flat-food techniques and a T-step out of his pedal. Robertson doesn’t necessarily have the greatest long speed to carry vertical routes, so being protected by slot play and capped safeties help him there.
Robertson should concern teams who see a lot of flexed tight ends or big slots, as he isn’t a candidate to handle anyone but the average-sized slot receivers of more traditional West Coast teams. But, if a team is certain it can get him on top of receivers who won’t be able to big-boy him with size, he’ll handle the slot machines of the league with confidence.

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With the draft approaching, University of Minnesota safety Antoine Winfield Jr. told me he recently has spoken on the phone with #Vikings director of scouting Jamaal Stephenson and with defensive backs coach Daronte Jones.

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Gophers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. told me he would love to be drafted by #Vikings. “That would mean everything. I grew up a Vikings fan. I grew up around the area, so I’m familiar with it all. I was raised a Vikings fan and it would just be a dream come true to play for them.’’
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@"BarrNone55" said: https://youtu.be/MA9ZMOmDxas
I have to say I'm intrigued by Arnette and Dantzler. Both very good corners who ran very poor times in the combine. I don't believe Dantzler's 4.3 rabbit run at his pro day for a minute, but I do know there are some pretty good corners in the NFL who didn't run very fast. Richard Sherman ran a 4.56. Joe Haden a 4.57.
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Arnette is one of those 'plugged in the tape to watch the other guy and he caught my eye instead' evaluations. I wanted to see what all the hype was about for Okuda, and while he certainly looks the part I don't see Top 5 CB in the League, which is what will be expected of him.

What I did see was Arnette. Making plays. A lot. I think he has legit CB2 potential and would love to land him in the 3rd. 

I have a hard time taking Corner early, for like the first time in my life. After Henderson I see a bunch of dudes that are all close enough talent-wise that, when combined with where the team is at right now, I just can't take one earlier than the 3rd.

Gladney or Johnson isn't going to come in as a Rookie and immediately become CB1. Not with this truncated offseason. They're also not addressing the Defense's biggest weakness, which is getting into too many 3rd and shorts because they can't stop the run. 

Hughes is a 1st. Hill would have been a 3rd without the off the field stuff. He's exactly the type of rangey kid that Scouts love so much and as BarrNone keeps correctly pointing out, Minnesota has stuck with him through thick and thin in a way that they didn't do with someone like Kearse.

Adding a veteran like Kirkpatrick would have more of an impact next year than Gladney or Johnson or Terrell. What would have more impact than that? Getting some interior prescence to stop the run and get after the passer.

I'm looking 3T, WR and OG/OT as positions that can have a bigger impact on the team next year as Rookies IF the Vikings hit on the right kids. Arnette or Hall or Dantzler or Pride can all help the CB Unit for much cheaper without having a drastic falloff from how a late 1st Round pick could.

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@"FSUVike" said: Arnette is one of those 'plugged in the tape to watch the other guy and he caught my eye instead' evaluations. I wanted to see what all the hype was about for Okuda, and while he certainly looks the part I don't see Top 5 CB in the League, which is what will be expected of him.

What I did see was Arnette. Making plays. A lot. I think he has legit CB2 potential and would love to land him in the 3rd.

Damon Arnette (who I've heard the Vikings are high on) a Day 2, Jalyon Johnson could get pushed further down board b/c of shoulder injury. There should be more 2nd round/early 3rd CBs taken, BUT the # of teams who have a need at CB could force more to be taken in 1st round.

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Igbinoghene is another CB that the #Vikings have chatted with recently. Has first round athleticism, moved to corner in 2018. Had that ridiculous kickoff return TD vs. #Gophers in the Outback Bowl. Technique is still a work in progress after he was recruited as a WR.
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@"BarrNone55" said:
Igbinoghene is another CB that the #Vikings have chatted with recently. Has first round athleticism, moved to corner in 2018. Had that ridiculous kickoff return TD vs. #Gophers in the Outback Bowl. Technique is still a work in progress after he was recruited as a WR.
I'd take Terrell, Johnson, Gladney and Igninoghene head of Fulton.
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I have run the PFF mock draft about 10 times this morning (FWIW)

At CB - they consistently have K. Fulton going as the second CB before CJ Henderson??  I have heard more then one rumor that the Vikes love Henderson.   Henderson does not last to 22 on any of my mocks.

Tony Pride from Notre Dame seems to have moved way up into the mid second round early 3rd.  

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@"minny65" said: At CB - they consistently have K. Fulton going as the second CB before CJ Henderson??  


They're wrong. :-) Right now, I would be surprised if Fulton goes in the 1st round. Troy Pride has a ton of believers. I wouldn't be too surprised to see him go in the 2nd round. 

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ESPN has Winfield off the board before we pick in the first.

*this is my shocked face*

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I think Reggie Robinson II will be one of the steals in the middle of the draft... Productive, Physical, Fast, Strong!

6'0, 200lbs with a sub 4.5 40yd dash and a 10'6 Broad Jump:

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@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1248385201178214400
This is the CB I would want.  Not sure where we could/should get him?  22, 25, or a move down into the 30's to pick up another Top 55 pick.

I would love to come out of the first 2 rounds with 2 of these 3 players - Johnson, Mims, Elliott (DT).  Then round 3 start targeting IOL - Guards.  

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