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  • Vikings 2048 Draft Class

    Overview: This draft looks to be a solid one, though the Preseason reveal should clarify that more. The Vikings got stud players in Floyd and Wilcox, with Lawson and McDaniel looking to contribute immediately as well. There is no doubt the Vikings got better defensively through this draft.

    1.11 - Leonard Floyd, LB (34/74)
    Solid looking numbers for a first round pick. He will likely start this season, though which position he plays (Mike or Will) is still a bit up in the air.
    Status: Starting LB

    2.10 - Shaq Lawson, DE (26/48)
    We were hoping for a bit higher numbers here, but Lawson certainly has a skillset to develop into a useful asset to the team. Look for him to backup the aging Matthews at LDE this season before moving into the starting position in a season or two.
    Status: Backup DE this season, but will be groomed in to a starter.

    3.9 - Collin McDaniel, CB (22/49)
    Great upside for a mid-round pick. Minnesota is currently stacked at the position, however, giving McDaniel some time to develop. He could very likely transition to Safety.
    Status: Future starter at Safety or Corner.

    4.8 - Omar Wilcox, FB (19/52)
    Wilcox is a prototypical FB with great upside in both the running and passing games. A solid camp could see him starting this season.
    Status: Starting FB.

    5.7 - Justin Collier, QB (14/38)
    Minnesota liked the tape on this young gunslinger out of Stonehill. Even with Harris is firm control of the starting spot, it was worth a 5th round flyer on Collier. His initial numbers are amazing, but they are solid enough for him to develop into a QB2.
    Status: Potential backup QB

    6.13 - Bill Deane, G (18/41)
    Really solid numbers for a 6th round pick, but guard is a stacked position on the Vikings. Deana could see some work at C in the preseason.
    Status: Developmental.

    7.12 - Johnny Tate, DT (22/34)
    Tate's number are nothing special in a deep position for the Vikings. He needs a good camp to make the team.
    Status: Fighting for a spot on the team.
    NC North Champions: 2057

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    Post Training Camp Review

    Overview: This batch of rookies had a great Training Camp. Many players had solid improvements and none of them had serious drops in Future Values. Hopefully this strong performance carries on throughout the preseason.

    1.11 - Leonard Floyd, LB (43/73) [+9/-1]
    Floyd had a great training camp. Look for him to start at MLB this season.
    Status: Starting MLB

    2.10 - Shaq Lawson, DE (29/46) [+3/-2]
    Lawson will continue to gain experience working behind Matthews at LDE.
    Status: Backup DE this season, but will be groomed in to a starter.

    3.9 - Collin McDaniel, CB (24/46) [+2/-3]
    Great upside. Should see work as a Nickle or Dime corner this season.
    Status: Backup CB.

    4.8 - Omar Wilcox, FB (19/52) [+4/-1]
    Wilcox has great potential for the future. He will continue to work as a backup for the time being, but may see some action out of the backfield in passing situations.
    Status: Backup FB being groomed in to a starter.

    5.7 - Justin Collier, QB (16/36) [+2/-2]
    He should see a decent bit of work this preseason. We will find out what he can really do then.
    Status: QB #3

    6.13 - Bill Deane, G (21/41) [+3/0]
    A solid developmental player. Could see some work as a backup this season.
    Status: Backup G. Developmental.

    7.12 - Johnny Tate, DT (24/34) [+2/0]
    Tate had a decent camp and will get a chance to prove himself on the field this preseason.
    Status: Fighting for a spot on the team.
    NC North Champions: 2057

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    • #3
      Love Floyd. I almost took him.
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      • #4
        Post Pre-Season Reveal Update

        Overview: While Lawson and McDaniel are turning in somewhat disappointing results, Floyd looks like an unbelievable player. The team will get solid contributions from the likes of Wilcox, Deane, and Tate as well.

        1.11 - Leonard Floyd, LB (38/77) [-5/+4]
        Floyd's loss in current value is due to him moving to the MLB position, where he is a bit less experienced. Still, the rise in his future value is fantastic news! Floyd will be a starter in this league for years to come.
        Status: Starting MLB

        2.10 - Shaq Lawson, DE (32/39) [+2/-7]
        Lawson will continue to be only a backup this season after a poor showing early on in Pre-Season. The hope is to groom him into a starter, but his future is a bit up in the air at the moment.
        Status: Backup DE

        3.9 - Collin McDaniel, CB (24/39) [0/-7]
        McDaniel had a fairly poor Pre-Season up to this point as well. Luckily the team depth at this position gives him plenty of time to develop.
        Status: Backup CB

        4.8 - Omar Wilcox, FB (23/45) [+4/-7]
        Wilcox is showing promise, despite the drop in future value. With Huntley starting to show signs of aging, Wilcox should get plenty of playing time this season, particularly in passing situations.
        Status: Backup FB

        5.7 - Justin Collier, QB (15/28) [-1/-8]
        Collier has not impressed thus far this pre-season. He may not make the team.
        Status: Struggling to make team

        6.13 - Bill Deane, G (21/45) [0/+4]
        Deane has been a nice surprise for such a late round pick. He should develop into a solid player for the team.
        Status: Backup G. Developmental.

        7.12 - Johnny Tate, DT (24/34) [0/0]
        Tate appears to be doing enough to make the team as a reserve player.
        Status: Backup DT
        NC North Champions: 2057

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