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David Levine -> 2025 NFL Draft (3/27/2025 12:20:22 PM)
Might as well get it started. 2025 NFL mock draft: Tannenbaum makes GM picks for Round 1 24. Minnesota Vikings Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Getting Barron at this point in the first round would be outstanding value for Minnesota. He could excel in Brian Flores' defense after posting 20 pass breakups and eight interceptions over the past three seasons. Barron's versatility would be key for the Vikings, who signed Jeff Okudah and Isaiah Rodgers and re-signed Byron Murphy Jr. this month. He played as both a slot and outside corner last season, which means Minnesota could move him to fit what it needs. https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/story/_/id/44306389/2025-nfl-mock-draft-tannenbaum-exec-first-round-32-picks

David Levine -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (3/27/2025 12:22:18 PM)
2025 NFL mock draft: Matt Miller's predictions for 257 picks 24. Minnesota Vikings Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky The Vikings were aggressive in free agency, so they don't have many glaring needs. But there is concern at cornerback, where signees Isaiah Rodgers and Jeff Okudah project more as temporary fixes than long-term solutions. Hairston can definitely be a long-term building block. Not only is he feisty in coverage but he has elite footwork and ran the fastest 40 out of all prospects at the combine (4.28 seconds). Despite being 5-11, Hairston's long arms can lock down receivers when combined with his quickness. There are size and durability concerns, as he missed five games in 2024 with a shoulder injury, but he has the best movement skills of any corner in this class. The Vikings have to get younger, faster and better at cornerback. Hairston can help them get there and boost their man coverage capabilities. R3: 97. Minnesota Vikings* Jalen Rivers, G, Miami The Vikings filled immediate needs with Ryan Kelly and Will Fries in free agency, but Rivers has swing tackle potential as a rookie and could develop into a starting left guard. R5: 139. Minnesota Vikings (via CLE): Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami R6: 187. Minnesota Vikings (via SF): Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/insider/story/_/id/44392562/mock-2025-nfl-draft-seven-rounds-257-picks-matt-miller

Bill Johanesen -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (3/27/2025 12:32:11 PM)
Love the positional targets in Miller's mock.

Todd M -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (3/27/2025 1:32:53 PM)
24. Minnesota Vikings Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky The Vikings were aggressive in free agency, so they don't have many glaring needs. But there is concern at cornerback, where signees Isaiah Rodgers and Jeff Okudah project more as temporary fixes than long-term solutions. Hairston can definitely be a long-term building block. Not only is he feisty in coverage but he has elite footwork and ran the fastest 40 out of all prospects at the combine (4.28 seconds). Despite being 5-11, Hairston's long arms can lock down receivers when combined with his quickness. There are size and durability concerns, as he missed five games in 2024 with a shoulder injury, but he has the best movement skills of any corner in this class. The Vikings have to get younger, faster and better at cornerback. Hairston can help them get there and boost their man coverage capabilities. —————- Yes please!

David Levine -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (3/27/2025 1:40:02 PM)
Zah Frazier is my "draft crush" this year. Great fit for Flores system. CB. 6'3, 185lb. 4.37 40. 2024 stats: 20 Solo tackles, 1 FF, 6 INTs, 9 PDs. ------------ Zah Frazier is a CB prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 9.43 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 145 out of 2509 CB from 1987 to 2025. https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=27339&ovl=UTSA ----------- UTSA Roadrunners cornerback Zah Frazier projects as a developmental starter at the NFL level. He’s an elite blend of length and speed, which is the foundation of many highly coveted cornerback prospects. Frazier is effective most in zone coverage as a deep third defender working from a half-turn. This is an older prospect who is blossoming late in his college career, but teams should be undeterred, as the flashes this year were strong. He’s taken a winding path to the NFL that included three programs and would greatly benefit from the stability of consistent coaching to pull the potential out of his game. Positives • Long-limbed and offers a big area of influence at the catch-point • Explosive straight-line speed and ability to carry routes vertically • Big-time ball production in 2024 indicates how deep the potential runs Negatives • Will be a 25-year-old rookie by the mid-season of his rookie campaign • Tall, high-cut frame can tax his transitional quickness • Limited workload and experience at the FBS level with 10 starts at UTSA https://www.the33rdteam.com/zah-frazier-2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report/ ------------- Zah Frazier is the next high upside Day 3 CB from UTSA. He isn’t quite as athletic as Riq Woolen but he has better college tape. - 6-3 with long arms - 6 interceptions in 2024 (2nd most in FBS) - Overwhelming press CB - Only 1 career missed tackle https://x.com/noflagsfilm/status/1867571408349384789?s=61&t=5ngyjW6Dfub-mmdLqMC8gQ ------------- Why does he drop to Day 3? Turns 25 this year, JuCo transfer who hardly played his first 2 years at a small school (under 100 snaps in 2022-23 combined) before playing well as an overager last year.

Mark Anderson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (3/30/2025 5:13:28 PM)
Grey Zabel might be BPA when #24 comes around. He's really climbing up the boards and fits our need perfectly. LG who can play Center and also play Tackle in a pinch.

Jeff Jesser -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (3/30/2025 6:14:28 PM)
Not a sexy pick but it would make a lot of sense. From all accounts he dominated at the senior bowl.

David Levine -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (3/31/2025 10:55:25 AM)
2025 NFL draft: Favorite team fits for 20 top prospects S Nick Emmanwori to the Vikings Height: 6-3 \| Weight: 220 College: South Carolina Where Minnesota could get him: Pick No. 24 Emmanwori has great size, 4.38 speed and rare physical tools, so he'd be able to play a disruptive role in Brian Flores' defense, which is built on creating chaos. Emmanwori has the split-field range to play top-down in Cover 2, plus he can spin down to play an enforcer role in the underneath zones. And with the ability to match tight ends in coverage or create pressure out of Flores' multiple blitz packages, Emmanwori would be in a position to make splash plays as a rookie. He had four picks last season, and he returned two for TDs. https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/insider/story/_/id/44443654/2025-nfl-draft-favorite-team-fits-20-top-prospects-sanders-hunter-jeanty

Todd M -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (3/31/2025 11:31:23 AM)
Well I want the Guard AND the Safety now…thanks. Tell me KOM isn’t licking his chops at the shot at redemption nailing a play making safety.

Trekgeekscott -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/1/2025 10:06:01 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson Grey Zabel might be BPA when #24 comes around. He's really climbing up the boards and fits our need perfectly. LG who can play Center and also play Tackle in a pinch. I am always skeptical when a guy is "Climbing the boards". He was deemed to be valued lower to begin with...what changed?

Mark Anderson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/1/2025 11:43:10 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott quote: ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson Grey Zabel might be BPA when #24 comes around. He's really climbing up the boards and fits our need perfectly. LG who can play Center and also play Tackle in a pinch. I am always skeptical when a guy is "Climbing the boards". He was deemed to be valued lower to begin with...what changed? I get that there is a lot of disinformation going on this time of year but sometimes when guys climb the boards it is because the real scouts start touting a guy. Not just a bunch of mock drafters who made there mock drafts before and during the college season.

lyle chabot -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/1/2025 3:54:52 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: David Levine 2025 NFL mock draft: Matt Miller's predictions for 257 picks 24. Minnesota Vikings Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky The Vikings were aggressive in free agency, so they don't have many glaring needs. But there is concern at cornerback, where signees Isaiah Rodgers and Jeff Okudah project more as temporary fixes than long-term solutions. Hairston can definitely be a long-term building block. Not only is he feisty in coverage but he has elite footwork and ran the fastest 40 out of all prospects at the combine (4.28 seconds). Despite being 5-11, Hairston's long arms can lock down receivers when combined with his quickness. There are size and durability concerns, as he missed five games in 2024 with a shoulder injury, but he has the best movement skills of any corner in this class. The Vikings have to get younger, faster and better at cornerback. Hairston can help them get there and boost their man coverage capabilities. R3: 97. Minnesota Vikings* Jalen Rivers, G, Miami The Vikings filled immediate needs with Ryan Kelly and Will Fries in free agency, but Rivers has swing tackle potential as a rookie and could develop into a starting left guard. R5: 139. Minnesota Vikings (via CLE): Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami R6: 187. Minnesota Vikings (via SF): Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/insider/story/_/id/44392562/mock-2025-nfl-draft-seven-rounds-257-picks-matt-miller I could live with this draft

lyle chabot -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/1/2025 3:55:51 PM)
It is nice not needing to draft a QBOTF this draft!

Bill Johanesen -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/1/2025 4:27:03 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson quote: ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott quote: ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson Grey Zabel might be BPA when #24 comes around. He's really climbing up the boards and fits our need perfectly. LG who can play Center and also play Tackle in a pinch. I am always skeptical when a guy is "Climbing the boards". He was deemed to be valued lower to begin with...what changed? I get that there is a lot of disinformation going on this time of year but sometimes when guys climb the boards it is because the real scouts start touting a guy. Not just a bunch of mock drafters who made there mock drafts before and during the college season. So NFL scouts are spilling the beans? A double-reverse smoke screen? I am always skeptical when local fans trumpet a relatively local player from a small school. Not dismissive, just skeptical.

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