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Ain't no way we are going to pin 13-27 draft profiles

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Vikings selected Miami WR K.J. Osborn with the No. 176 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.Osborn (5'11/203) transferred to Miami for his final collegiate year and led the Hurricanes in receiving yards (547) in his only season in the ACC. He proved a mediocre athlete at Indy's combine, highlighting his participation with an above-average 40 (4.48) at his position, but Osborn ultimately lacks the 'oomph' to break tackles and fight for yards after the catch at the next level. He'll compete for a special teams role in the league, although the Vikings' receiver depth chart isn't exactly a tough one to climb.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iH3WP4ghAVw

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PROJECTION: SEVENTH ROUNDBrandel looks the part of an NFL left tackle and is a relatively finished product in terms of the technique expected of a four-year starter. Good initial quickness off the snap, efficiently sliding back in pass protection and waiting for opponents to come to him. Isn't reliant on agility and technique, however, providing a solid punch to defenders.Brandel acks the top-notch size, explosive power and athleticism to wow scouts or likely significantly improve with NFL coaching or time in the weight room. Reliant on positioning to beat defenders and is not a pile-mover despite good effort. More quick than fast, topping out too soon to wreak havoc downfield.PRO COMPARISONMitch Hyatt, Dallas Cowboys -- Like Hyatt, a four-year starter at Clemson who made the Cowboys' roster as an undrafted free agent last year, Brandel is more of a technician than a terror, but don't be surprised when both wind up sticking.

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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/josh-metellus?id=32194d45-5438-3442-2fcb-95bf95b52581

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https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/josh-metellus/CUtPjbOyXG

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pxEoOa3XbJg

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Jamaal Stephenson on fifth-round pick Harrison Hand: "Watching the tape, you see some of those traits where you say, ‘I think this guy has some of that versatility where he could maybe transition to safety' because he’s a very physical guy in the run game."
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https://www.si.com/.amp-vikings/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-blake-brandel-josh-metellus-sixth-round?__twitter_impression=true

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New #Vikings Tackle Blake Brandel
Average 830 snaps a season and only allowed 5 pressures in 2019, and 80 total pressures in his career. #SKOL

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Vikings select safety Josh Metellus from Michigan at 205. First safety they've taken in the draft. They currently have just two under contract between Harrison Smith and Anthony Harris.
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sounds like brandel. fell threw some. cracks

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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kenny-willekes?id=32195749-4c11-7123-5026-0468d1042a12

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https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/kenny-willekes

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  • Vikings selected Michigan State DE Kenny Willekes with the No. 225 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.Willekes (6'3/264) started 31 consecutive games in four redshirt years after walking on with the Spartans, recording 73 tackles and seven-plus sacks on an average 714 snaps in each of his last three seasons. Arguably this class' best run defender off the edge, Willekes was rewarded for his maniacal work ethic with the Burlsworth Trophy for the nation's top walk-on in 2019, adding back-to-back Michigan State MVP honors to boot. One of the most accomplished players in the history of the school's illsutrious program, it's worth noting Willekes' poor athletic testing across the board is a red flag. Word to the wise: we still wouldn't bet against him carving out a rotational role.
    SOURCE: Chris Tomasson on TwitterApr 25, 2020, 5:49 PM ET
  • Vikings selected Michigan S Josh Metellus with the No. 205 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.Metellus (5’11/209) was a three-year starting strong safety at Michigan who earned an All-Big Ten honorable mention as a senior after recording 74 tackles and two interceptions. An overly aggressive safety with a compact frame, Metellus was better as a downhill tackler than in pass coverage. His instincts and first step need to improve to see passing-downs snaps in the NFL, especially because he only has 39th percentile Adjusted SPARQ athleticism and 4.55 speed. While below-average as a coverage safety, Metellus may be a productive player against the run and on special teams based on his physicality.
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  • Vikings selected Oregon State OT Blake Brandel with the No. 203 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Brandel (6'6/308) was a PAC-12 snap hog, making 39 career starts at left tackle after nine on the right side as a rookie. Technically sound, Brandel also committed remarkably few penalties, but he has short arms (33 1/4") for his size. The Vikes, who entered Day 3 with 13 picks, are taking a flier on Brandel's size and reliability. He profiles well as a practice squadder. 
    Apr 25, 2020, 4:49 PM ET
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I pulled a hammy just watching this

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Between James Lynch and Kenny Willekes the Vikings have now drafted the BIG12 & BIG10 defensive lineman of the year
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Kenny Willekes walked on at Michigan State as a TE/FB in 2015

three years later he led the Big 10 in TFL and was the Big10 DL of the year / Spartans team MVP #Vikings

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Thanks for posting all these, Barr. Love the Willekes pick. He was my mid-round DE of choice until I discovered Darrell Taylor.

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