RUMOR: Vikings like WR Brandon Aiyuk

He can just hit a gear and...WHOOSH...

@"StickyBun" said: Think he's got some of the best upside of any WR in the draft. Possible pick at #25 or a move up target near top/high mid of Round 2. Explosive guy. The kind of player that GMs/Coaches like a lot more than the media 'experts'. Things to work on that they teach well in the pros.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/brandon-aiyuk/ZsLQCCVH6K

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Think he's got some of the best upside of any WR in the draft. Possible pick at #25 or a move up target near top/high mid of Round 2. Explosive guy. The kind of player that GMs/Coaches like a lot more than the media 'experts'. Things to work on that they teach well in the pros.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/brandon-aiyuk/ZsLQCCVH6K

I think they'll have Aiyuk, Reagor, and Hamler all ranked similarly. I like Aiyuk and his ability deep a lot. I just keep asking why he couldn't do much on the field in 2018. 

I think Aiyuk will be a better NFL player than Henry Ruggs. His feet remind me of Diggs. Great after the catch, should be a great fit in the WCO. Also like what he would offer in the return game. 

@"MaroonBells" said: I think Aiyuk will be a better NFL player than Henry Ruggs. His feet remind me of Diggs. Great after the catch, should be a great fit in the WCO. Also like what he would offer in the return game. 

If they really like him, I don't think they will be able to move too far down and still get him. Even an early 2nd may not be high enough with the recent steam that is building around him. He definitely plays with more game speed and explosiveness than Mims despite running a slower forty time. My concerns with him is how will he fair against NFL quality corners who will be a lot more physical and won't let him get off the line without an aggressive press. They don't play defense in the PAC 12 which really makes his strengths standout. No doubt he can run after the catch like Reagor which we definitely need in this offense. 

@"TBro" said: If they really like him, I don't think they will be able to move too far down and still get him. Even an early 2nd may not be high enough with the recent steam that is building around him. He definitely plays with more game speed and explosiveness than Mims despite running a slower forty time. My concerns with him is how will he fair against NFL quality corners who will be a lot more physical and won't let him get off the line without an aggressive press. They don't play defense in the PAC 12 which really makes his strengths standout. No doubt he can run after the catch like Reagor which we definitely need in this offense. 

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Think he's got some of the best upside of any WR in the draft. Possible pick at #25 or a move up target near top/high mid of Round 2. Explosive guy. The kind of player that GMs/Coaches like a lot more than the media 'experts'. Things to work on that they teach well in the pros.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/brandon-aiyuk/ZsLQCCVH6K

I think they'll have Aiyuk, Reagor, and Hamler all ranked similarly. I like Aiyuk and his ability deep a lot. I just keep asking why he couldn't do much on the field in 2018. 

I like Mims much more then Aiyuk and Reagor.  I would love to get J. Johnson (Utah- CB) and Mims.  Ideally, we could move down into the early 30's for one of them and pick up another Top 55 pick and still get both.  But at the end of round 1,  and no buyers to move down, I would not be disappointed with those 2.  

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"TBro" said: If they really like him, I don't think they will be able to move too far down and still get him. Even an early 2nd may not be high enough with the recent steam that is building around him. He definitely plays with more game speed and explosiveness than Mims despite running a slower forty time. My concerns with him is how will he fair against NFL quality corners who will be a lot more physical and won't let him get off the line without an aggressive press. They don't play defense in the PAC 12 which really makes his strengths standout. No doubt he can run after the catch like Reagor which we definitely need in this offense. 

didnt we have a receiver a few years ago that everybody was wicked high on his abilities but he never learned to get off the line and consequently just faded away?

@"TBro" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"TBro" said: If they really like him, I don't think they will be able to move too far down and still get him. Even an early 2nd may not be high enough with the recent steam that is building around him. He definitely plays with more game speed and explosiveness than Mims despite running a slower forty time. My concerns with him is how will he fair against NFL quality corners who will be a lot more physical and won't let him get off the line without an aggressive press. They don't play defense in the PAC 12 which really makes his strengths standout. No doubt he can run after the catch like Reagor which we definitely need in this offense. 

didnt we have a receiver a few years ago that everybody was wicked high on his abilities but he never learned to get off the line and consequently just faded away?

You mean the one that they kept around for 2 years longer then they should have because the cap hit was too big?