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Smith: "It was crazy. I actually ran a track meet, was running track for Ohio State that spring, and we had the Penn Relays over in Philadelphia. I flew back to Columbus Saturday night, and on Sunday morning, was just nervous as I'll get out. "I remember going to Bob Evans and taking a couple...

While the Lions could go after a defensive player, Wilson said they should "find some playmakers" for quarterback Jared Goff, whom they acquired via trade this offseason. The Panthers sit at No. 8 and even though they've recently traded for Sam Darnold … If [Justin] Fields or Trey Lance is...

Matt Birk, C | No. 173 Overall, 1998 | Years with Vikings: 1998-2008 Every once in a while, diamonds in the rough are unearthed beyond the first few rounds of the NFL Draft – and that's exactly what happened when the Vikings drafted Minnesota native Matt Birk. The former Cretin-Derham Hall...

The Vikings certainly have a need along the offensive line, as the slight majority of mock drafts these days have Minnesota addressing the trenches. With Riley Reiff gone, there is a potential need at left tackle. And left guard is also a focus, even with the return of Dakota Dozier and trade...

Wait-and-see mode until board unfolds It is likely the Vikings have a cluster of players they'd be more than happy to bring to Minnesota with the 14th overall pick, see how the rest of the first round shakes out and use that information to shape strategy for Rounds 2-3 on Friday. When Dalvin...

Spielman quipped that it's been a busy time for Eric Sugarman, the Vikings Vice President of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer. "The biggest difference I think this year, and again we're so used to adjusting, was we didn't have the combine, so the medical [details] may not be as detailed...

It's easy to think that professional athletes have it made. After all, they have celebrity status, fan followings and finances to deal with life's lemons, right? Not so fast. "More money, more stress. And people do think, 'If you have a lot of money, you can solve all your problems.' When...

2020 stats: 10 games; started every game; 47 total tackles (30 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, 9 pass breakups, 2 interceptions; consensus All-American; First-Team All-Big 12; Thorpe Award winner as the nation's top defensive back Turnover machine: Moehrig was part of nine total takeaways in his...

Jason Pruett of DRAFTPLEX (three rounds included) April 14, 2021 The predicted pick at No. 14: Christian Darrisaw, Tackle, Virginia Tech I could see Mike Zimmer pounding the table for a pass rusher or cornerback Jaycee Horn, but the Vikings currently have a substantial hole to fill at left...

National TV Broadcasts All three days of the draft will be broadcast on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, the ESPN app, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes. Start Times Round 1: 7 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, April 29 Rounds 2-3: 6 p.m. (CT) on Friday, April 30 Rounds 4-7: 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, May 1...

2020 stats: 6 games; all starts at cornerback; 12 total tackles (8 solo), 10 passes defended (1 interception, 9 pass breakups); Third-Team Associated Press All-American; First-Team All-Big Ten Hometown kid: Although Newsome grew up in Chicago, he attended the IMG Academy in Florida for his...

Draft Coverage The team's social and digital platforms (outlined below) will have wall-to-wall draft coverage all week long, starting with General Manager Rick Spielman's pre-draft press conference, which is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27. Then, following the #VikingsDraft...

Brugler began with Alabama center Landon Dickerson, whom he has ranked 21st. But the consensus board has Dickerson averaged 34th overall. I just can't quit Landon Dickerson, who is easily one of my favorite players in the class. His combination of power, quickness and competitiveness is...

"Growing up, I watched some of my favorite NFL players and they were doing touchdown celebrations and stuff like that," Jefferson said. "To actually have a dance come out in the league and for it to be one of the top dances in the league is so crazy." Calvin, a 7-year-old fan who competed...

But let's get into a possible trade scenario, and let's aim for trying to get Miami's 50th overall pick, which would provide the Vikings with a second-rounder. In this scenario, and assuming no other trades, the Dolphins would still make their picks at Nos. 6, 18 and 36, and the Vikings would...

EAGAN, Minn. — Patrick Peterson is giving it the old college try in his first season with the Vikings. The cornerback announced Sunday that he will wear No. 7 in Purple, the same number he wore as a college star with LSU. But what about Nate Stanley, who wore No. 7 this past season after...

The resolve of Charles Adams III has been tested greatly in the past year. It also has been recognized. Adams, who has been central to a transformation at Minneapolis North as the school's head football coach (and previously its school resource officer), has been named the Positive Coaching...

The highest-ranked NFC North team was Green Bay at No. 4, and Treash slated the Packers at 19th in draft capital. According to PFF WAR, last year's Packers fielded the NFL's most valuable quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback. They also boasted the highest-graded safety room in coverage...

Allen started his questions with Schefter, a graduate of Michigan and Northwestern, with a prospect from each school (former Wolverines DE Kwity Paye and former Wildcats OL Rashawn Slater). We recently took looks at Paye and Slater. "[Paye is] a good, effective pass rusher, and I think he can...

2016 — Karl Joseph, S, Raiders Joseph started 41 games in four seasons for the Raiders as a solid safety but played the 2020 season with the Browns (eight starts with Cleveland). The safety then re-joined the Raiders this offseason. 2015 — DeVante Parker, WR, Dolphins Parker has developed...