1.5 - Kevin Johnson, CB
School: Oregon State
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
His large size and strong grades in Man to Man had Johnson as the top CB on the Vikings draft board and well worth the number 5 overall pick. Look for him to make an impact immediately across from Ivan Chandler.
Role: Starting RCB
2.4 - Brandon Scherff, G
School: Louisville
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 340
While Guard was not a major position of concern heading in to the offseason, losing Maddox Sandhu to the villainous Chicago Bears in free agency drops the Vikings from Good to Average at the position. For Scherff it was simply a matter of him being the best player available at that point in the draft. This first round talent will look to compete with Dan Ogden for the Starting LG position.
Role: Potential Starting LG
4.3 - Juan Prescott, T
School: Georgia
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 324
Prescott will provide needed depth at the tackle position as well as future security for a 34 year old Reggie Higdon.
Role: Backup T
4.6 - Julio Herndon, WR
School: Gerogia
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 193
Herndon should add utility to the SE position, where talent is currently lacking (across from star FL Mike Evans). Herndon has the skillset to contribute in 3rd Down situations as a slot receiver and grow to become the starting SE soon.
Role: Slot Receiver
4.32 - Moe Stewart, ILB
School: North Carolina
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 226
Stewart will likely begin his career as a backup MLB and Special Teams player. His skill set should see him thrive while blitzing the passer or attacking the ball carrier. His pass defense skills need work, but if they can improve then Stewart has a chance to become a starter in a couple of years.
Role: Backup MLB and Special Teams
5.2 - Bruce Kornegay, QB
School: Central Florida
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 217
The 38 year old Grady Banks has very few years left in him and Minnesota currently has no heir apparent at the position. While the staff was unwilling to move up to snag Winston or Mariotta, they think they may have discovered some raw talent that could shine with a few years of development. Kornegay will need a lot of work to be ready to play at a professional level, but scouts see a potential for Kornegay to be a fairly reliable passer at short, medium, and long distances while also displaying excellent timing on his throws.
Role: Developmental QB
6.4 - David Sutter, DE
School: Iowa State
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 255
Sutter's play diagnosis will hold him back from competing for a starting position, but his pass rush skills should see him get some work in a reserve capacity this season.
Role: Backup RDE
7.7 - Byron Rhodes, QB
School: Oklahoma
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 211
Rhodes is another raw talent the coaching staff wanted to bring in and develop. He will compete directly with Kornegay for the starting QB role in the future. While Kornegay shows consistency across all passing depths, Rhodes shows more promise at shorter throws. Kornegay is showing more promise at Timing while Rhodes currently shows more promise at reading a defense. The competition between the two should be tight, but the staff is expecting Kornegay to come out ahead when all is said and done.
Role: Developmental QB
School: Oregon State
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
His large size and strong grades in Man to Man had Johnson as the top CB on the Vikings draft board and well worth the number 5 overall pick. Look for him to make an impact immediately across from Ivan Chandler.
Role: Starting RCB
2.4 - Brandon Scherff, G
School: Louisville
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 340
While Guard was not a major position of concern heading in to the offseason, losing Maddox Sandhu to the villainous Chicago Bears in free agency drops the Vikings from Good to Average at the position. For Scherff it was simply a matter of him being the best player available at that point in the draft. This first round talent will look to compete with Dan Ogden for the Starting LG position.
Role: Potential Starting LG
4.3 - Juan Prescott, T
School: Georgia
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 324
Prescott will provide needed depth at the tackle position as well as future security for a 34 year old Reggie Higdon.
Role: Backup T
4.6 - Julio Herndon, WR
School: Gerogia
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 193
Herndon should add utility to the SE position, where talent is currently lacking (across from star FL Mike Evans). Herndon has the skillset to contribute in 3rd Down situations as a slot receiver and grow to become the starting SE soon.
Role: Slot Receiver
4.32 - Moe Stewart, ILB
School: North Carolina
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 226
Stewart will likely begin his career as a backup MLB and Special Teams player. His skill set should see him thrive while blitzing the passer or attacking the ball carrier. His pass defense skills need work, but if they can improve then Stewart has a chance to become a starter in a couple of years.
Role: Backup MLB and Special Teams
5.2 - Bruce Kornegay, QB
School: Central Florida
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 217
The 38 year old Grady Banks has very few years left in him and Minnesota currently has no heir apparent at the position. While the staff was unwilling to move up to snag Winston or Mariotta, they think they may have discovered some raw talent that could shine with a few years of development. Kornegay will need a lot of work to be ready to play at a professional level, but scouts see a potential for Kornegay to be a fairly reliable passer at short, medium, and long distances while also displaying excellent timing on his throws.
Role: Developmental QB
6.4 - David Sutter, DE
School: Iowa State
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 255
Sutter's play diagnosis will hold him back from competing for a starting position, but his pass rush skills should see him get some work in a reserve capacity this season.
Role: Backup RDE
7.7 - Byron Rhodes, QB
School: Oklahoma
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 211
Rhodes is another raw talent the coaching staff wanted to bring in and develop. He will compete directly with Kornegay for the starting QB role in the future. While Kornegay shows consistency across all passing depths, Rhodes shows more promise at shorter throws. Kornegay is showing more promise at Timing while Rhodes currently shows more promise at reading a defense. The competition between the two should be tight, but the staff is expecting Kornegay to come out ahead when all is said and done.
Role: Developmental QB
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