Supafreak84's Mock Draft 1.0
Le's try this again. I think the issue is trying to include the highlight reels, so I'll include those in a different post in the thread. But yeah, I'm basing this mock on need and what I think the front office might do based on what they've done in the past. So lets get to it..
* I think the team is going to trade down, so let's go ahead and trade with the only team in the division we haven't yet in the Chicago Bears as it would make sense for both teams. So with that said, the Vikings trade their first round pick (#23) to the Bears for picks #53 and #61 in the second round, along with pick #103 in the fourth, which would be the top pick of day three and a valuable pick.
Vikings Draft:
2. (53) Jonathan Mingo, WR Ole Miss- The more I watch him, the more I like him. Big (6'2"/220) physical kid who really came on for Ole Miss this season. Reminds me a little of another former Rebel in AJ Brown. Ran 4.46 with a 39.5 vertical at the combine. Makes difficult catches and runs by defenders. The Vikings have a glaring hole at WR and can not allow teams to double Jefferson and hope Osborn can beat them. Mingo would compete to start immediately.
2. (61) Jack Campbell, LB Iowa- He doesn't look real twitchy on tape but he graded out as the top athlete at his position at the combine. Great size for the position and extremely productive for Iowa. Has been training with Luke Kuechly, who thinks Campbell can be every bit as good as he was. I firmly believe the Vikings need a bigger LB to pair with Asamoah inside in the 3-4 and Campbell fits the bill.
3. (87) Gervon Dexter, DT Florida- This is another kid I really like as a prototypical 5 technique (6'6"/310) who is just scratching the surface. He should benefit from NFL coaching putting his physical tools together. The Vikings need an influx of talent all along the defensive line and Dexter would get reps early as a rotational player.
4. (103) Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB UCLA- Here's the QB pick and I like him the best out of the second wave at QB in this draft. Started a ton of games at UCLA and is well schooled under Chip Kelly. Ran 4.56 at the combine and is an athlete. Excellent getting outside the pocket and making plays with his legs and arm. The Vikings need to get off the Kirk Cousins hostage train and maybe DTR would be the guy to get us off the tracks.
4. (119) Keondre Coburn, NT Texas- This is another kid I really like. True nose tackle at 6'2"/335 pounds. Lots of starting experience. Powerful kid who pushes the pocket but also has an excellent swim moves and uses his hands well. The Vikings need to continue adding talent to the defensive line and Coburn would be another excellent selection who would push for reps.
5. (158) Cory Trice, CB Purdue- This is a kid who's been gaining steam. Great size (6'3"/206) with long arms. Ran 4.46 at the combine. Some teams feel he is a little stiff and might be a better fit at safety, but I heard a lot of those same arguments about Tariq Woolen last year, who was another guy I wanted to draft. Press man specialist and physical. Not afraid to stick his nose in against the run. The Vikings need all the help they can get at cornerback and Trice would fit what Flores want's to do.
6. (211) Trevor Downing, C Iowa State- Bigger center who started a lot of games and was a lynch pin on that Cyclone line. The Vikings need to continue to push Bradbury and bring in competition that might eventually upgrade the position.
The bottom line is the Vikings absolutely have to get contributors from this draft and hope the bust class from last year steps up and does the same. We have a lot of holes to fill and positions that need upgrades.
So you hate Kwesi so much you think he’s going to pass the whole draft?
I would be tickled pink if we get Campbell. Kid is just always around the ball.
@"El_Padre" said: I would be tickled pink if we get Campbell. Kid is just always around the ball.
Campbell has grown on me after the combine where he alleviated any concerns about his athleticism. The Vikings might have the good fortune to land Campbell in the second round like they did another former Butkus winner in EJ Henderson.
It's hard to watch Mingo and not think of former Rebel Laquon Treadwell. But Mingo's got more juice. He's faster and can actually separate. It's utterly ridiculous to me that a player like Mingo is widely considered a 2nd rounder when Treadwell was a 1st rounder, especially when the difference between the two couldn't be more obvious given 5 minutes of Youtube.
Like the Campbell pick. Unlike Sewell, he can play the run AND cover. I'd move corner a little higher given the Shelley news.
Not a fan of Thompson-Robinson. Hate his throwing motion and delivery. I know he made some strides under Chip Kelly, but JMO.
@"MaroonBells" said: It's hard to watch Mingo and not think of former Rebel Laquon Treadwell. But Mingo's got more juice. He's faster and can actually separate. It's utterly ridiculous to me that a player like Mingo is widely considered a 2nd rounder when Treadwell was a 1st rounder, especially when the difference between the two couldn't be more obvious given 5 minutes of Youtube.Like the Campbell pick. Unlike Sewell, he can play the run AND cover. I'd move corner a little higher given the Shelley news.
Yeah I think Mingo is a better player and his skill set transitions to the next level. Treadwell was a hype and potential kid who came out as an underclassmen and just was never athletic enough to get open.
I think if I had a choice between the two, I'd still take Sewell but Campbell is going to be a good player. Like I said, I really like this crop of linebackers.
@"StickyBun" said: Not a fan of Thompson-Robinson. Hate his throwing motion and delivery. I know he made some strides under Chip Kelly, but JMO.Going to be tough sledding if you don't grab a QB in the first round and I just don't think the Vikings have the balls or ammunition to do what it takes to get one
@"supafreak84" said:Yeah, don't disagree with you. I think there only shot is Hendon Hooker and who knows for sure? Hooker might go top 20 in round 1....seems like a guy that is gaining momentum.@"StickyBun" said: Not a fan of Thompson-Robinson. Hate his throwing motion and delivery. I know he made some strides under Chip Kelly, but JMO. Going to be tough sledding if you don't grab a QB in the first round and I just don't think the Vikings have the balls or ammunition to do what it takes to get one
@"StickyBun" said:I was listening to NFL radio this morning and they were interviewing former front office guy TJ Mcreight, who said he would be "shocked" if Hooker doesn't go in the first round and he's gotten more texts from NFL folks regarding Hooker then any other player. Thinks he will be selected in the teens somewhere. Also another interesting nugget, said if he had the top overall pick in the draft he'd take Will Levis. Hugely concerned with Bryce Young's slight frame@"supafreak84" said:Yeah, don't disagree with you. I think there only shot is Hendon Hooker and who knows for sure? Hooker might go top 20 in round 1....seems like a guy that is gaining momentum.@"StickyBun" said: Not a fan of Thompson-Robinson. Hate his throwing motion and delivery. I know he made some strides under Chip Kelly, but JMO. Going to be tough sledding if you don't grab a QB in the first round and I just don't think the Vikings have the balls or ammunition to do what it takes to get one
@"supafreak84" said:Yea Washington at 16 and TB at 19 might go QB. We might need to jump into the low teens to even have a shot at Hooker?@"StickyBun" said:I was listening to NFL radio this morning and they were interviewing former front office guy TJ Mcreight, who said he would be "shocked" if Hooker doesn't go in the first round and he's gotten more texts from NFL folks regarding Hooker then any other player. Thinks he will be selected in the teens somewhere. Also another interesting nugget, said if he had the top overall pick in the draft he'd take Will Levis. Hugely concerned with Bryce Young's slight frame@"supafreak84" said:Yeah, don't disagree with you. I think there only shot is Hendon Hooker and who knows for sure? Hooker might go top 20 in round 1....seems like a guy that is gaining momentum.@"StickyBun" said: Not a fan of Thompson-Robinson. Hate his throwing motion and delivery. I know he made some strides under Chip Kelly, but JMO. Going to be tough sledding if you don't grab a QB in the first round and I just don't think the Vikings have the balls or ammunition to do what it takes to get one
@"supafreak84" said:Levis is the guy I would target if he makes it past 10.@"StickyBun" said:I was listening to NFL radio this morning and they were interviewing former front office guy TJ Mcreight, who said he would be "shocked" if Hooker doesn't go in the first round and he's gotten more texts from NFL folks regarding Hooker then any other player. Thinks he will be selected in the teens somewhere. Also another interesting nugget, said if he had the top overall pick in the draft he'd take Will Levis. Hugely concerned with Bryce Young's slight frame@"supafreak84" said:Yeah, don't disagree with you. I think there only shot is Hendon Hooker and who knows for sure? Hooker might go top 20 in round 1....seems like a guy that is gaining momentum.@"StickyBun" said: Not a fan of Thompson-Robinson. Hate his throwing motion and delivery. I know he made some strides under Chip Kelly, but JMO. Going to be tough sledding if you don't grab a QB in the first round and I just don't think the Vikings have the balls or ammunition to do what it takes to get one
I was looking at Matt Anderson's mock where he has us taking Dorian Thompson Robinson as well. I don't know much about him but Matt Anderson mentioned that he has been somewhat skittish in the pocket. That brings visions of Christian Ponder to mind. Again, I may be overreacting to a statement as I don't know much about Robinson.
@"PurplePastor" said: I was looking at Matt Anderson's mock where he has us taking Dorian Thompson Robinson as well. I don't know much about him but Matt Anderson mentioned that he has been somewhat skittish in the pocket. That brings visions of Christian Ponder to mind. Again, I may be overreacting to a statement as I don't know much about Robinson.It's really a roll of the dice and pick your flavor after those initial 5 guys. I like the idea of having a guy that can move in the pocket a little as a change of pace QB. I thought DTR threw it really well at the combine and I like that he has started a ton of games. I like his upside as much as anyone's outside the first round
@"AGRforever" said:I dont see that happening unfortunately. Something tells me this is their guy too. Especially with the KOC connection with that particular college staff. My concern is he ends up with the Lions.@"supafreak84" said:Levis is the guy I would target if he makes it past 10.@"StickyBun" said:I was listening to NFL radio this morning and they were interviewing former front office guy TJ Mcreight, who said he would be "shocked" if Hooker doesn't go in the first round and he's gotten more texts from NFL folks regarding Hooker then any other player. Thinks he will be selected in the teens somewhere. Also another interesting nugget, said if he had the top overall pick in the draft he'd take Will Levis. Hugely concerned with Bryce Young's slight frame@"supafreak84" said:Yeah, don't disagree with you. I think there only shot is Hendon Hooker and who knows for sure? Hooker might go top 20 in round 1....seems like a guy that is gaining momentum.@"StickyBun" said: Not a fan of Thompson-Robinson. Hate his throwing motion and delivery. I know he made some strides under Chip Kelly, but JMO. Going to be tough sledding if you don't grab a QB in the first round and I just don't think the Vikings have the balls or ammunition to do what it takes to get one
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