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Phil Riewer -> RE: NFL Draft 2020 (4/14/2020 4:50:52 PM)
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Full NFC North Mock
Vikings’ 2020 Draft Picks
Norris’ Options
1 (22). CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah - Would it be surprising if Mike Zimmer secretly loved how desperate his side is for corner talent? The defensive minded coach has a history of heavily investing in the position dating back to his days with the Bengals. Johnson has a real feel for the position - instincts, athleticism and great ball skills. The game seems to slow down for him when in phase with the receiver.
1 (25). T Ezra Cleveland, Boise State - The Vikings’ offensive line seems to be in flux right now. Brian O’Neil might shift to the left side. Riley Reiff could shift inside (if he agrees to the move). Or the team may keep the bookends the same and invest more inside. Cleveland would fit one of the former options at tackle, and absolutely possesses the athleticism the Vikings seem to prioritize.
2 (58). WR Michael Pittman, USC - Pittman offers an all-around package of receiver skills. He scored five touchdowns on 12 receptions 20-plus yards down the field. Pittman also forced 14 missed tackles last season. That blend of speed, agility and attitude in a 220-pound frame likely means Pittman will succeed on the outside at the NFL level.
3 (89). EDGE Darrell Taylor, Tennessee - The Vikings are among the league’s best at taking outstanding athletes and shaping them into great football players. While Taylor did not participate in Combine activities, he did previously make Bruce Feldman’s freak list. An Everson Griffin replacement is needed … until Everson Griffin returns.
3 (105). G John Molchon, Boise State - Molchon and Cleveland formed the most athletic side of an offensive line in college football last season, so why not shift that to the NFL on a team that values athleticism along their front five?
4 (132). CB Levonta Taylor, FSU - There are a number of plug and play slot options in this draft class. Some will be big nickels, some will be smaller, shiftier nickel corners. Taylor is not afraid to fly upfield and make plays on receivers or ball carriers.
5 (155). WR Isaiah Hodgins, Oregon State - Hodgins possesses some of the best hands in the class, with just one drop on 86 receptions last season. That applies to his contested catch rate, where Hodgins is certainly above average.
6 (205). iDL Malcolm Roach, Texas - Roach is a squatty interior lineman who is a fire hydrant to move in the running game. He played too often over top of the tackle and outside of it at the collegiate level. Expect him to move closer to the ball in the NFL.
6 (207). S Chris Miller, Baylor - Doubling up on a safety-corner hybrid. Miller is an aggressive finisher, wrapping up and committing to getting his opponent to the ground.
7 (219). LB Casey Toohill, Stanford - Toohill was a hybrid rusher-linebacker in college, and he might need to succeed on special teams in order to stick in the NFL.
7 (249). QB Nate Stanley, Iowa - Sean Mannion is the backup quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
7 (253). LB Jacob Phillips, LSU - More linebacker depth for a team in need of it.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nfl-draft-needs-nfc-north-071957483.html
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