2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft: CB
Kiper released his first mock yesterday and has the Vikings taking CB Benjamin Morrison. Interestingly, in his position rankings, he has Shavon Revel ranked ahead of both Morrison and Barron. Revel tore his ACL in September. He should be fine by training camp, but he's probably going to miss the combine, pro days and OTAs. Revel is intriguing, but do the Vikings want two corners returning from ACLs?
24. Minnesota Vikings
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Minnesota has big-time cornerback questions. All three starters -- Stephon Gilmore, Shaquill Griffin and slot guy Byron Murphy Jr . -- are free agents, along with backup Fabian Moreau . So, even though the Vikings led the NFL in interceptions by quite a bit (24, five more than second best), they might have to restock their CB room in the draft. Morrison missed all but six games in 2024 with a hip injury, but he's a top-tier cover man. He has sound technique, and he has the ball skills to keep Minnesota's INT total high. Morrison had nine picks and 21 pass breakups over his career.
I like the Rodgers signing. Feels like it’s going to be a deal that doesn’t look like a huge splash, but end up being a great value signing. Not sure what he will do here on STs but he’s great when it comes to it.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with Isaiah Rodgers..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 10, 2025
It's a two year $15M deal that includes $8M fully guaranteed #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/4f8GelZqkw
Bye bye Adebo
Giants agree to deal with CB Adebo
Giants agree to deal with CB Adebo
The New York Giants agreed to terms on a deal with Paulson Adebo, per source. The former New Orleans Saints corner is still 25 years old, coming off a broken femur. -- Jordan Raanan, Giants reporter
Patriots agree to three-year deal with CB Davis
Patriots agree to three-year deal with CB Davis
Carlton Davis III has agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract with the New England Patriots. The deal averages $20M a year and contains $34.5 million fully guaranteed. -- Adam Schefter, NFL insider
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Lions are working to finalize a deal with Jets free-agent CB DJ Reed, per sources.
Charvarius Ward to the Colts. 3 yr 60 million
Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston confirms he had visits with the #Vikings, he stated on @UpAndAdamsShow. Says he was a big fan of their celebrations last year. pic.twitter.com/yuWI8fFkZv
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 12, 2025
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Atlanta Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich after watching Malaki Starks track and catch this ball…
— Graham Coffey (@GrahamCoffeyDC) March 12, 2025
“Goodness gracious. That’s different. That might be the safest pick in the draft.” pic.twitter.com/5IDe89nkak
DJ had him going to the Vikings in his first mock. I threatened him with a swirly for giving us a S from Georgia.
He backed down.
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JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/grahamcoffeydc/status/1899858231159119875?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQDJ had him going to the Vikings in his first mock. I threatened him with a swirly for giving us a S from Georgia.
He backed down.
Don't care if he turned out to be Ronnie Lott...F them Georgia safeties The chances of Kwesi taking a safety in the first round after the Lewis Cine debacle is somewhere between zero and me waking up to Sydney Sweeney in my bed. Not happening
There is “some interest” in bringing back CB Shaq Griffin, per @DWolfsonKSTP. The #Vikings could use some more depth at the CB position. pic.twitter.com/AwLm3q9ZKR
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 13, 2025
Well…yeah
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JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/1900174273047630016?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQWell…yeah
I was just thinking about Griffin earlier this morning. Adding a mid-tier, starting-capable corner like Griffin is the move we need to make to take CB off the 1st pick list. Maybe. But guys, I'm tellin' ya, our first pick is going to be a RB. Maybe after a trade down, but it's going to be a back. Write it down...on a dry erase board.
Been watching the SC defense today and, while he’s not one of the more well-known names, CB O’Donnell Fortune (#3) has caught my eye. A bit slight but good instincts/ball skills with legit closing speed.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) March 14, 2025
Was excellent vs Alabama. pic.twitter.com/Y6u64rjG3H
MaroonBells wrote:
I was just thinking about Griffin earlier this morning. Adding a mid-tier, starting-capable corner like Griffin is the move we need to make to take CB off the 1st pick list. Maybe. But guys, I'm tellin' ya, our first pick is going to be a RB. Maybe after a trade down, but it's going to be a back. Write it down...on a dry erase board.
If Harmon or Barron are available at 24 I’d stick. Hampton I probably stick too. Anyone else I’m moving down.
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Nohl Williams is a turnover machine with 14 career picks.
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) March 17, 2025
His eyes in zone and ball skills are his greatest strengths. Also very physical in press-man and against the run. pic.twitter.com/jbJrxG5qvq
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if the Vikings want to go corner with their first pick, I like this guy https://t.co/SeDFovJ6qf
— Matthew Coller (@MatthewColler) March 17, 2025
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4.47 40 for Oregon CB Jabbar Muhammad at the Ducks’ pro day this afternoon, a source said.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 18, 2025
Dynamic cover man allowed just a 46.8 completion % (62 targets against) this fall and finished his collegiate career with more INTs (4) than TDs allowed (3) in 263 targets against over…
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The #Panthers scheduled a visit with @GamecockFB S Nick Emmanwori, per @JoshTheAthletic. #KeepPounding
— panthers.breakdown (@panthersbreakd) March 18, 2025
Emmanwori (6’3”, 220 LBS) finished the 2024 season with 88 total tackles, 4 INTs & 2 PDs. He also ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the #NFL combine with a 1.49 10-yard split.
I… pic.twitter.com/l5IT7pCAX0
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Rehab is coming along nicely for ECU CB Shavon Revel Jr, following ACL reconstruction on Oct. 15th.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 19, 2025
One of the premier corners in the class, Revel is up to 21 mph on the treadmill, and remains on track to be fully cleared this summer. pic.twitter.com/pHwAau6QL4
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#Texas CB Jahdae Barron.
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) March 20, 2025
Transition speed. pic.twitter.com/VV144dfYEN
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The only explosives allowed in man coverage in Azareyeh Thomas career. 4 Total. Can barely fit sheet of paper between him and WR on 3 of them…
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) March 22, 2025
Dude might be best man/man CB in the Draft. pic.twitter.com/YKCQt4P6JS
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I just don't think this is a particularly strong group of prospects at corner this year and two of the better ones in Revel and Morrison are coming off major injuries. I think you'll only see two maybe three corners go in the 1st round, Hunter, Johnson and Barron. The Vikings still have a need at the position and I hope they don't reach for one out of need. If Barron falls in your lap at #24, great, otherwise hoping they look at another position
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