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.
Really cool video of DTR prepping for the Combine and his performance. I like the kid
@"supafreak84" said:If I'm waiting that long I'm either waiting until '24 when we'll likely be in a better position and the crop will be better, and or I'm taking a flyer on a guy like Max Duggan in the 5th or 6th. He reminds me of a Taylor Heinicke or possibly a Brock Purdy with the risk reward aspect. Then I can use that 4th rounder on a guy like C Olu Oluwatimi to push Bradbury.@"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
@"purplefaithful" said:@"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 oneIf he's who they want, I'd be ok trading next years first to make it happen. I'd be hard pressed to trade a ton more then that. So if he's going 6th overall, I'm ok with that. There will be another.
@"AGRforever" said:@"purplefaithful" said:@"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 oneIf he's who they want, I'd be ok trading next years first to make it happen. I'd be hard pressed to trade a ton more then that. So if he's going 6th overall, I'm ok with that. There will be another.
Levis is the prototypical post-seasonal nondescript positional fabrication, where the supposed NFL experts show their true lack of talent evaluation, but like politicians, lead everyone to believe it was someone else's faulty analysis and metrics which led them to a less than perfect conclusion, which should in fact lead them to a more significant role on the org chart.
@"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.I think Hooker is getting overhyped, but I'd say the same about most of the QBs in this draft class. Need is going to push a lot of these guys to get drafted higher than they should.
I think Bryce is probably the best QB prospect in this draft, but whichever team drafts him will need to make sure they can protect him at his size. Stroud and Levis are the only other legit first round QBs. Hooker and Richardson should be Day 2 prospects.
I really like DTR as a Day 3 pick with upside. Great character, has a quick release, and he can create with his legs. I think I'd rather roll the dice on him late than reach for one of the early guys unless Levis slides into the teens.
Nice mock, Supa. I could get behind those picks.
Like everyone who's watched DTR, I'm up and down on him. Like the mobility and he doesn't make a lot of dumb decisions, but his accuracy can go Nate Stanley on you at any time. Which is why he'd be available in rd 4.
If Campbell lasts until 61 a lot of GMs need to be slapped.
IF, as some are predicting that we see 4 QBs in the top 5, or even top 10, then IMO you will see the rest of the QBs in the draft get over drafted significantly as well. HH would likely then become a early to mid 20s guy, and those predicting others day 3, will likely see them off the board in day 2. It will be a pretty crap candidate to make it to day 3 if the others are so grossly over drafted.
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