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2020 stats: 12 games; 76 tackles (40 solo), 6.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 1 interception, 3 passes defended, 1 forced fumble Alabama Pro Day results: Moses was recovering from meniscus surgery and did not participate. Leber believes: "A lot of people look at his tape and stats from last...

Eric Kendricks asked fans through an Instagram Stories poll if he should "rock that #6" that he wore as a UCLA Bruin instead of the 54 that rests under his oft-flowing curls. For what it's worth, his current jersey number was in the lead at the time of this story's rollout. Other changes on...

Pompei emphasized their competitiveness as kids playing 1-on-1 hoops games. If their bedroom was the place they learned trust, the basement was the place they learned courage. Area rugs covered some of the cold concrete floor. There was a couch and coffee table on one side, and on the other...

After this installment, we'll close with the sixth, seventh and "beyond" on April 28. Note: We did not include anyone currently on the Vikings roster in our deliberations because their on-field contributions to the organization are ongoing. Best of the Fourth Round The Vikings are entering...

2020 stats: 6 games; 17 tackles (11 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack Florida State Pro Day results: Wilson, who dealt with a leg injury during the 2020 season, was clocked at 5.12 seconds in the 40. He totaled 23 bench press reps, had a vertical jump of 25.5 inches and a broad jump of...

"That may be getting into college coaching, or maybe you want to go back to get your college degree. Or you're thinking about getting into radio or television. That's what we're trying to do," said Randle. The Legends Community initiative has grown to now being involved at some of the year's...

2020 stats: 11 games; 52 tackles (29 solo),7.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, 1 pass defensed, 1 forced fumble Tulane Pro Day results: Sample was clocked at 4.83 seconds in the 40-yard dash. His vertical was 37 inches, and his broad jump was 9 feet, 8 inches. He benched 225 pounds 23 times...

2 former Vikings make list of 'top 25 players not in the Hall of Fame' OK, stop me if you've heard this one before: Jim Marshall should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Every year, Marshall shows up on lists of the best NFL players who aren't yet in Canton, and he did again for CBS...

So at this point in his career, Smith is not Polamalu, who was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2020. But that's OK, because I'd personally argue that Smith has been the game's top safety for the past decade. Much like Polamalu did, he can line up...

Minnesota also gave up at least 95 rushing yards in all but one game in 2020. And the team allowed 100-plus rushing yards in 12 of 16 games. The lowlight was the Saints game, of course, as Minnesota allowed 264 rushing yards in New Orleans. That total was the most under Zimmer, and the most...

Rosenthal opined that last year's selection of Jefferson was Spielman's best pick in recent years. Jefferson was the fifth overall wide receiver taken in the 2020 NFL Draft but put up a historic rookie season. He recorded 1,400 receiving yards, a total that was both a Super Bowl-era rookie...

Here's a recent history of the 10 spots the Vikings are slated to pick from later this month: Round 1, No. 14 overall 2020 — Javon Kinlaw, DT, 49ers 2019 — Chris Lindstrom, G, Falcons 2018 — Marcus Davenport, DE, Saints 2017 — Derek Barnett, DE, Eagles 2016 — Karl Joseph, S, Raiders...

Weighing in on former Bison Kiper also was asked about former North Dakota State Bison tackle Dillon Radunz from Becker and quarterback Trey Lance from Marshall. Kiper said the showing Radunz made at the Reese's Senior Bowl "really did help him." "Just the way he sets up, his balance in...

"It gave me a different perspective. Like I said, I haven't really met any of these guys in person. I sat in on all the meetings in the spring, obviously. … I've known Stephen Weatherly and Coach Imarjaye [Albury] personally. But outside of that, I didn't know anyone," Pierce said. "So I got to...

Beyond Cleveland and Dozier, the Vikings also have guards Kyle Hinton, Dru Samia and Zack Bailey, the latter of whom they added to the practice squad in December. Minnesota also acquired offensive lineman Mason Cole from the Cardinals via trade. Cole has played both guard and center during his...

Steeples returning to Minnesota Vikings The Vikings special teams unit has its first return of 2021. Former cornerback Robert Steeples is rejoining the organization as assistant special teams coach. Steeples first joined the Vikings as a member of the practice squad in September 2013. He...

The "d-line stuff" involved meeting with position coach and newly promoted Assistant Head Coach Andre Patterson and assistant defensive line coach Imarjaye Albury, as well as a workout. "They wanted to evaluate and see where I am after a year off. You never want anybody to walk in on the first...

Tim Irwin, T | No. 74 Overall, 1981 | Years with Vikings: 1981-93 After backing up Yary as a rookie, Irwin started every game — 181 regular-season contests — for Minnesota the rest of his career. In fact, the only things that kept Irwin from suiting up for a full 16 of each of his final 12...

ESPN's Bowen rates former Gophers WR Bateman for 'today's' NFL In lead-up to the 2021 NFL Draft, ESPN's Matt Bowen took a look at 15 prospects who "best fit the modern pro game thanks to scheme-specific traits and versatility." He wrote: What exactly does that entail? For quarterbacks, it's...

"Obviously with the release of Riley Reiff, tackle looks like a glaring hole to me," Baldinger said. "Rashod Hill finished the season there in that last game against Detroit. Ezra Cleveland can play tackle, but I thought he played really good at right guard and probably wouldn't want to change...