RE: NFL Draft 2020

Talk Vikes and Other MN Sports

Forums Register Login My Profile Inbox Address Book My Subscription My Forums

Photo Gallery Member List Search Calendars FAQ Ticket List Log Out

RE: NFL Draft 2020

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [The Minnesota Vikings] >> Vikes Talk >> RE: NFL Draft 2020

Page: << < prev 113 114 [115] 116 117 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:36:52 AM

Chris Olson

Posts: 6797
Joined: 7/15/2007
From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Status: offline

DJ Wonnum?!

never heard of him

Post #: 2851

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:37:06 AM

kgdabom

Posts: 33770
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

Wonnum over Weaver. WTF

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 2852

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:37:12 AM

beo

Posts: 2394
Joined: 3/18/2009
Status: offline

boo

Post #: 2853

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:37:56 AM

Brad H

Posts: 22987
Joined: 8/16/2007
From: Parts Unknown
Status: offline

LB from South Carolina

_____________________________

Defense starts at the corners!

Post #: 2854

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:38:33 AM

kgdabom

Posts: 33770
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

Run Defense - Competes for his gap but there are too many instances where he gets rooted out of his run fits and run lanes widen when he should be squeezing down. Doesn’t consistently play with extension. Best moments come when he shoots gaps.

Pass Rush - Like the way he fights at the top of the arc to soften the angle, diminish his surface area, work to flatten and work to the quarterback. With that said, too many of his rushes are fruitless and he gets way too far up the field. Rush plan needs more variety.

Burst - Modest and he isn’t a consistent snap anticipator to help overcome a lack of rapid acceleration releasing out of his stance. Stand up reps are leave much to be desired in terms of quickness. I do like some of the footwork he illustrates to pull tackles out of their sets.

Effort - No questions here -- Wonnum competes hard on every snap and battles in pursuit. Doesn’t often get clean wins around the edge but he keeps working and will run into tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

Hand Technique - Hand play is lacking. Needs to be more sudden and intentional about deploying rush moves. He’s often tardy to start softening angles with pass rush moves and he’s too far up the field when attacking the edges of his blocker.

Flexibility - Wonnum can flatten and corner but he isn’t overly bendy. Battles through some tightness when changing directions and working laterally.

Processing - Keys and diagnoses well but plan to attack needs to evolve and sometimes speed up. As a pass rusher, he does little to win the overall chess match and set up future moves. Generally aware and isn’t fooled by window dressing or misdirection.

Play Strength - Definitely has room to grow and improve his functional strength so he can become more stout setting the edge and maintaining his run fits. Ability to convert speed to power leaves something to be desired.

Versatility - South Carolina lined him up in a variety of plays including on the interior defensive line, off the ball and both as a standup edge and hand-in-the-dirt defender. Has limitations as both a run defender and pass rusher.

BEST TRAIT - Effort

WORST TRAIT - Pass Rush Plan

RED FLAGS - None

NFL COMP - Sam Montgomery

Wonnum has been a steady presence in Will Muschamp’s defense at South Carolina since his freshman season in 2016. While he hasn’t been overly impactful, Muschamp has schemed up opportunities for Wonnum to make plays and he showcased enough over his tenure to be on the NFL radar. If he can develop technically and get stronger, Wonnum has a chance to be a rotational end in the NFL but his modest physical traits don’t suggest much upside.

FINAL EVALUATION

NEWS MENTIONS

Sunday Senior Showcase: Wonnum, Hurts Dominate

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 2855

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:39:36 AM

kgdabom

Posts: 33770
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Chris Olson

DJ Wonnum?!

never heard of him

Sounds like a horrible pick.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 2856

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:39:36 AM

Dave Odle

Posts: 8376
Joined: 7/21/2007
From: Caddo Mills, TX
Status: offline

All I can think at this point is that Weaver doesn't fit their scheme because picking him here is absolute theft. He was projected as a late 1st round/early 2nd round pick by several publications.

Who the **** is DJ Wonnum?

_____________________________

Try using hindsight in the present.

Post #: 2857

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:40:31 AM

kgdabom

Posts: 33770
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Dave Odle

All I can think at this point is that Weaver doesn't fit their scheme because picking him here is absolute theft. He was projected as a late 1st round/early 2nd round pick by several publications.

Who the **** is DJ Wonnum?

We get sniped on all the guards and then pass on Clevelands Teammate Weaver.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 2858

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:40:58 AM

Chris Olson

Posts: 6797
Joined: 7/15/2007
From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Status: offline

strictly DE, not LB for us

Post #: 2859

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:42:55 AM

Chris Olson

Posts: 6797
Joined: 7/15/2007
From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Status: offline

actually, he sounds like he is a zimmer type project...

guy has some skills and production without having a clue what he is doing

I think Zim can fix that

Post #: 2860

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:43:18 AM

Bill Johanesen

Posts: 28612
Status: offline

Tweener in that he is sort of fast but not super fast. Situational pass rushing DE. Hunter blueprint?

Post #: 2861

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:44:25 AM

kgdabom

Posts: 33770
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

DEFENSE: D.J. WONNUM, EDGE, SOUTH CAROLINA
The Will Muschamp defense has shown up in flashes for the Gamecocks in the past couple seasons, but it was never brighter than in a night game against the favored Kentucky Wildcats, at home at Williams-Brice Stadium. In what was essentially a shutout effort -- Kentucky scored with less than 3 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter -- D.J. Wonnum had the star effort, with three sacks against Kentucky QB Sawyer Smith, one of which turned into a one-play touchdown drive for the offense after Wonnum forced the fumble.

Wonnum's projection as a 3-4 stand-up rusher make sense given his frame (6-foot-4, 255 pounds) and his explosiveness off the line from a two-point stance. After his junior season was disappointingly lost to injury, Wonnum is already halfway to his career mark of 6 season sacks, which he put up in 2017. Given the other talented seniors on the 'Cocks defense -- Javon Kinlaw and T.J. Brunson -- expect more low-scoring slugfests as South Carolina takes on its SEC schedule.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 2862

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:44:46 AM

Dave Odle

Posts: 8376
Joined: 7/21/2007
From: Caddo Mills, TX
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Chris Olson

actually, he sounds like he is a zimmer type project...

guy has some skills and production without having a clue what he is doing

I think Zim can fix that

That could be it. Hunter: Part II? Raw skills that haven't translated yet?

_____________________________

Try using hindsight in the present.

Post #: 2863

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:44:49 AM

kevinemmer

Posts: 4659
Joined: 7/16/2007
From: Bozeman, MT
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Chris Olson

shit, Bartch gone

That hurts.

Post #: 2864

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:45:17 AM

Chris Olson

Posts: 6797
Joined: 7/15/2007
From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Status: offline

oh god, i forgot how bad day three is about discussing players as they come off the board...

they have a 5 min special on Bartch, but they take 10 minutes to get to Wonnum....though they are raving about him now

Post #: 2865

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:46:18 AM

Tim Cady

Posts: 10549
Joined: 7/17/2007
From: Wonderful World
Status: offline

Sounds like a ****ing great pick. ESPN called him great value and compared him to Danielle Hunter.

_____________________________

Go the extra mile, it's never crowded!

Post #: 2866

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:46:55 AM

kgdabom

Posts: 33770
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

Comparing Wonnum to Danielle Hunter.WOW. Just WOW.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 2867

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:47:02 AM

Chris Olson

Posts: 6797
Joined: 7/15/2007
From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Status: offline

Damn, love his highights!

Post #: 2868

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:47:21 AM

The Happy Norseman

Posts: 758
Joined: 12/2/2016
Status: offline

From NFL.com:

Wonnum has experience playing standing or with a hand down but is best suited as a rush linebacker in a 3-4.

Sure seems like we’re going to be incorporating some 3-4 looks on D next year.

_____________________________

If the Cubs can win the World Series...

Post #: 2869

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:48:00 AM

Ragnarök

Posts: 2274
Status: offline

A Dom Capers run 3-4 hybrid situational package scheme influencing some selections?

Post #: 2870

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:48:16 AM

Tim Cady

Posts: 10549
Joined: 7/17/2007
From: Wonderful World
Status: offline

Two time captain... I like the leader ship stuff. Looks disruptive on tape with great closing speed...

_____________________________

Go the extra mile, it's never crowded!

Post #: 2871

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:50:12 AM

kgdabom

Posts: 33770
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

I still hate it. Every source had him as a 6th or 7th round pick. They can try to play him up. Something must be wrong with Weaver. Character or medical.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 2872

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:50:54 AM

kgdabom

Posts: 33770
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

Stenberg gone now. Only potential guard left is Biadasz.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 2873

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:50:55 AM

Tim Cady

Posts: 10549
Joined: 7/17/2007
From: Wonderful World
Status: offline

No idea if Vikings were looking at guards at this point I believe this round is Dline for them. I think that IDL 82 pick to Dallas was the snipe...we were going take at 84 is going to be the love we lost...too bad we didn't see Dallas as an opponent for that guy. ...got too cute if you are going to trade up...trade the **** up...get in front of a team that might take your guy.

_____________________________

Go the extra mile, it's never crowded!

Post #: 2874

RE: NFL Draft 2020 - 4/25/2020 11:50:55 AM

Bill Johanesen

Posts: 28612
Status: offline

Good luck teaching a 3-4 in addition to the 4-3 during a pandemic.

Post #: 2875