Reid 2027 Mock
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Impressive stats among 2027 NFL Draft prospects in Week 3 (defense)- Pass rush win rate: Will Echoles, Ole Miss (24.2%) Pressures: Will Heldt, Clemson (8) Run stop rate: KJ Bolden, Georgia (37.5%) Run stops: Xavier Atkins, Auburn (5) NFL QB rating allowed when targeted: Kaleb Beasley, Louisville (21.5) Forced incompletions: Chris Graves Jr., Missouri (3) Coverage stops: Simeon Harris, Fresno State (4)
— Bobby Football @Rob__Paul Sep 24, 2026
Impressive stats among 2027 NFL Draft prospects in Week 3 (defense)- Pass rush win rate: Will Echoles, Ole Miss (24.2%) Pressures: Will Heldt, Clemson (8) Run stop rate: KJ Bolden, Georgia (37.5%) Run stops: Xavier Atkins, Auburn (5) NFL QB rating allowed when targeted: Kaleb Beasley, Louisville (21.5) Forced incompletions: Chris Graves Jr., Missouri (3) Coverage stops: Simeon Harris, Fresno State (4)
Heldt is a guy I’ve mentioned before. Might be on our radar as we’ve had, iirc, scouts at some Clemson games.
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Biggest risers on my 2027 NFL Draft board through Week 3: Kingston Lopa, S, Cal Deuce Alexander, WR, Ole Miss Jide Abasiri, DL, USC Dom Nichols, EDGE, Michigan Greg Johnson, OG, Minnesota Emmanuel Oyebadejo, DL, Florida Luke Reynolds, TE, VT Sammy Omosigho, LB, UCLA
— NFL Draft Files @NFL_DF Sep 24, 2026
Biggest risers on my 2027 NFL Draft board through Week 3: Kingston Lopa, S, Cal Deuce Alexander, WR, Ole Miss Jide Abasiri, DL, USC Dom Nichols, EDGE, Michigan Greg Johnson, OG, Minnesota Emmanuel Oyebadejo, DL, Florida Luke Reynolds, TE, VT Sammy Omosigho, LB, UCLA
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
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— NFL Draft Files @NFL_DF Sep 26, 2026
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And apparently a hose.
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Chris Cole is a seamless projection for the Minnesota Vikings, specifically because his elite movement skills perfectly complement the hyper-aggressive, positionless defensive philosophy deployed by coordinator Brian Flores. [1, 2]
While he hasn’t been a lock for them in the first round of every mock draft—with some analysts slating him to New England or San Francisco—he represents an ideal stylistic target for Minnesota's second-level defense. [1, 2, 3]
Why He Fits Brian Flores' Defense
The Ultimate Chess Piece: Flores values defenders who muddy the read for opposing quarterbacks. Cole’s background—lining up off the ball, dropping into the slot, or rushing off the edge—allows Minnesota to disguise coverages and blitzes seamlessly without changing personnel. [1, 2]
Dime and Sub-Package Excellence: The Vikings heavily lean on defensive packages that feature highly athletic, lighter box configurations. Cole’s tracking speed and superb PFF coverage grades mean he can run stride-for-stride with athletic NFC North tight ends or track running backs out of the backfield. [1, 2, 3]
Roster Integration
Complement to Cashman & Pace: The Vikings' current linebacker room features Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace Jr. alongside 2026 second-rounder Jake Golday. Golday is viewed more as a hybrid, heavy pass-rushing linebacker. Dropping Cole into this rotation creates a balanced dynamic: Cashman anchors the veteran presence, Pace triggers as an downhill thumper, and Cole acts as the deep-coverage eraser.
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Anticipation and closing speed. iLB or Star/Robber/Rover/Multi-tool. Mettelus’ position.
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Next draft they need to consider a replacement for Cashman...
30 years old
UFA in 27
Our D is better with him, but who knows if they'll want or be able to keep him?
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Caught 33 balls last year, only 1 so far this year. To me, he’s a bigger Bijan Robinson or LeVeon Bell. Just so damn elusive at that size or any size for that matter.
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purplefaithful wrote:
Next draft they need to consider a replacement for Cashman...
30 years old
UFA in 27
Our D is better with him, but who knows if they'll want or be able to keep him?
That’s my initial thought too. There’s at least 5 spots BFlo could deploy him at.
Plus Wilson is 33 IIRC
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I’ve never seen it. His last name is Smith and he’s getting little attention. Late Day 2 and I’m being generous.
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JustInTime wrote:
https://twitter.com/ic_draft/status/2103939599899009054Caught 33 balls last year, only 1 so far this year. To me, he’s a bigger Bijan Robinson or LeVeon Bell. Just so damn elusive at that size or any size for that matter.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
purplefaithful wrote:
He’s fumbled once in his career. The photo of the fumble is his screen saver.
I think his exposure to pass blocking is extremely limited, but I don’t care. It can be taught.
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Let's check on that "big boy QB class"
— Joe @JoeA_NFL Sep 26, 2026
Let's check on that "big boy QB class"
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