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Chris Olson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:45:26 PM)

everyone seems to think Houston will go for OL, so perhaps an OL needy team (maybe Balt?) will
jump up to trade with us



Chris Olson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:46:09 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

we should take bets on the first ad to come up on the commercial break just before they call our pick.

lol

of course they will



David Levine -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:46:12 PM)

Schefter:

Michigan CB Will Johnson Jr. has a knee issue that has concerned some NFL teams and helps explain why he still has not been selected.



Chris Olson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:47:15 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: David Levine

Schefter:

Michigan CB Will Johnson Jr. has a knee issue that has concerned some NFL teams and helps explain why he still has not been selected.

so he is definitely on KAM's radar

I know he wants to trade back, but Johnson is good!



Chris Olson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:48:02 PM)

holy crap, pick is already in



TJSweens -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:49:57 PM)

Jackson



DavidAOlson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:52:20 PM)

Last remaining guard in the top 70 or so. Reach. But obviously the plan was to draft a guard.



TJSweens -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:53:23 PM)

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ORIGINAL: DavidAOlson

Last remaining guard in the top 70 or so. Reach. But obviously the plan was to draft a guard.

At least it gets Brandel out of the lineup.



Chris Olson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 9:54:51 PM)

Donovan Jackson!!!!

that is awesome!

Wanted a trade back, but to get that good of an LG, I'll take it!

just heard that NYG traded to 25, sigh that it wasn't us, but I'm OK with what we got!



kgdabom -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:01:53 PM)

A lot of people including Mel Kiper got this one right. I'm always a fan of drafting Offensive Linemen.



TJSweens -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:02:44 PM)

The Giants took dart over Sanders. Kiper of course went on and on about Sanders.



David Levine -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:04:40 PM)

ESPN:

Jackson started 30 games at left guard and nine games at left tackle at Ohio State. He covers up defenders and gets some push in the run game. Jackson is also quick enough to reach linebackers when he climbs to the second level and can get out in front when he pulls. He is tough to shake when he locks on in pass protection, and he can easily reset if he doesn't win with his hands initially. He fits best at guard, where he is a better pass blocker than he is at tackle, but he moves well enough to compete and provide some depth at tackle. -- Steve Muench



David Levine -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:05:01 PM)

By the time his Buckeyes career concluded, Jackson had accumulated over 2,500 snaps, earned three First-Team All-Big Ten selections, and garnered All-American recognition from multiple publications. His academic achievements, including Distinguished Scholar honors, demonstrated the same dedication off the field that made him such a force between the white lines.



kgdabom -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:07:41 PM)

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

By the time his Buckeyes career concluded, Jackson had accumulated over 2,500 snaps, earned three First-Team All-Big Ten selections, and garnered All-American recognition from multiple publications. His academic achievements, including Distinguished Scholar honors, demonstrated the same dedication off the field that made him such a force between the white lines.

Thanks for the info.



Chris Olson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:09:08 PM)

Of course the Giants trading up for Dart stole our thunder

they barely talked about Jackson...

just let Schefty announce the trade and the Vikes were instantly forgotten



Steve Lentz -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:15:45 PM)

I've been crying about the Ol for years. This should help!!!
I LIKE it!!!!!



Chris Olson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:19:11 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Steve Lentz

I've been crying about the Ol for years. This should help!!!
I LIKE it!!!!!

Yes, Steve!
Finally a first rd guard!



Mark Anderson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:22:20 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Chris Olson

Donovan Jackson!!!!

that is awesome!

Wanted a trade back, but to get that good of an LG, I'll take it!

just heard that NYG traded to 25, sigh that it wasn't us, but I'm OK with what we got!

Trade back would have been nice.

FWIW, Lance Zierlein said Houston wanted Jackson at #25. Made sense to draft a premium LG to play LG. OLine is set.

Now, if Assante Samuel or Jaire Alexander are Vikings by next week, things are looking pretty solid.



Mark Anderson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:23:44 PM)

Shedeur Sanders at #97. [8|]



DavidAOlson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:27:51 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

Shedeur Sanders at #97. [8|]


[&:]

Wicked.



Karl Juhnke -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 10:43:05 PM)

Kwesi couldn’t afford to miss on this pick, given his shaky draft history and the shortage of picks this year. He went with a safe pick. A very solid athletic dude, Day 1 starter who should help protect JJ.

I approve. Good pick.



Mark Anderson -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 11:35:52 PM)

I think we have 26 roster spots open before draft.

I can see us spending big money to get some high ranked UDFAs on the roster.



David Levine -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/24/2025 11:52:35 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Daniel Lee Young

This team never learns..

This is gonna be the worst draft since Erasmus and underwood and Williamson. With ponder as the cherry on top of the pileochit.


So. As bad as you thought or worse?



David Levine -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/25/2025 12:07:55 AM)

Field Yates, ESPN:

Donovan Jackson to the Vikings just might be my favorite pick of the night.

By the end of this past season, he had put on elite tape at both guard AND left tackle.

An extremely dependable, selfless player. He's tough, rugged and athletic. Excellent football player.



kgdabom -> RE: 2025 NFL Draft (4/25/2025 5:34:53 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: DavidAOlson

Last remaining guard in the top 70 or so. Reach. But obviously the plan was to draft a guard.

How can you consider Jackson a reach. He was a National Champion, all American, 3 times first team big ten, large and tested extremely well. What is there not to like?



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