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As demonstrated against the Tigers, the 21-year-old may be thin but isn't afraid to be physical. Dantzler wore a black T-shirt emblazoned with his initials and "The Needle"; when asked about it, he explained the nickname given to him during his time in high school at St. Thomas Aquinas...

The Minnesota Vikings continued to receive rave reviews during the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Vikings selected offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland in the second round and cornerback Cameron Danztler in thethird round. The Vikings traded the 105th overall pick to the New Orleans Saints...

Spielman, however, said there's a strong chance the Vikings could package the 13 picks to move up, or even look to the future for draft picks in 2021. "Well, you don't know what's going to happen [Saturday] if we'll keep all those picks," Spielman said. "We could move up. We could turn some of...

The Vikings entered Round 4 of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday with three picks: Nos. 117, 130 and 132. Vikings Select South Carolina DE D.J. Wonnum with 117th Overall Pick | By Eric Smith The Vikings selected edge rusher D.J. Wonnum in the fourth round (117th overall pick) in the 2020 NFL...

Winfield, Jr., among ESPN's best players still available Only 32 players heard their names called Thursday night, leaving dozens more to wait until Friday and Saturday for a life-changing moment. There is still plenty of talent left on the board, as ESPN listed its best remaining players...

Jefferson had the choice of several numbers and opted for 18, a number that has significance at LSU because it was worn by former quarterback Matt Mauck, who led the Tigers to the 2003 BCS National Championship after suffering a foot injury in 2002. Jefferson told Vikings Entertainment Network...

While he used his sturdy frame to haul in contested catches, Jefferson said he also picked up on how to recognize and read what the opponent had planned, too. "It also helped me become a smarter player, having to learn the different defenses, and during routes … having to know what coverages...

EAGAN, Minn. – New Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney isn't scared off by stories of Minnesota winters. In fact, the cold weather will be a break from the more-than-100-degree heat indexes he's used to. Gladney, whom the Vikings drafted 31st overall out of TCU, spoke with Twin Cities media...

Minnesota picked Gladney at No. 31 after trading back from No. 25 with San Francisco. The Vikings acquired a fourth-round pick (No. 117) and a fifth-rounder (No. 176) from the 49ers. Gladney, a senior out of TCU, stands at 5-foot-10 and weighs in at 191 pounds. He started 10 of 12 games in...

It wasn't only at home that Jefferson had to prove himself, however. Coming out of Destrehan High School (Louisiana), he was given zero stars by ESPN. Looking back, he said it was hard to imagine he'd one day be wearing a Minnesota Vikings hat on night one of the draft. "I was very small...

EAGAN, Minn. — Jeff Gladney has been described as feisty. He also can be described as a first-round pick thanks to the Vikings, who tabbed the cornerback with the 31st overall pick after trading down from the 25th spot and netting a pair of picks. Gladney, a senior out of TCU, measured at...

3. Underdog out of high school Jefferson was just a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Scout coming out of Destrehan High School, which is just west (upstream on the Mississippi River) of New Orleans. He was ranked the No. 76 player in Louisiana in the 2017 recruiting class by 247Sports and...

Spielman's pseudo scenario involved the Vikings keeping their pick at No. 22, but then moving down from No. 25 if they could get a similar player — either later in the first round or early in the second round — to who they could have gotten with their second Day 1 pick. Spielman added that he...

Herbstreit mentioned Notre Dame receiver Chase Claypool as "another guy who stands out," in addition to Baylor's Denzel Mims, who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds (third-fastest among his position group) at the combine. "If you get him matched up against certain defensive backs and system...

KFAN 100.3-FM/Vikings.com Coverage If you are on this page, you are more than likely interested in what the Vikings will be doing to improve their roster. Minnesota currently has 60 players under contract for 2020. The Vikings enter this year's draft with 12 selections, including the No. 22...

What type of player might be within reach this time around when they go on the clock at No. 253 (if Minnesota keeps the pick)? Vikings.com is taking a look at players drafted at corresponding spots that Minnesota is scheduled to pick from between April 23-25. Earlier in the series, we covered...

EAGAN, Minn. – It's no secret that the football world believes wide receiver is a key need for the Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft. In fact, more than half of the 17 draft experts in Version 8.0 of our Vikings Mock Draft Tracker have Minnesota taking a wide receiver in the first round at pick...

"And if there is a little hiccup here or there, they are unbelievable in getting it fixed as quickly as they can," he said. "I can say from our preparation, it's been almost identical except that we're doing it virtually now. "Because it has run so smoothly, because our ownership has given us...

Leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, Vikings Entertainment Network is sharing draft-day memories from recent years and decades ago. Some might have had more memorable experiences than others, but all have stories to tell. EAGAN, Minn. — Kyle Rudolph has quite the athletic pedigree, as he is an...

Below are three takeaways from Jeremiah's call: 1. 'Position-less players' gaining prevalence If there's a quality that scouts and general managers look for in a player, it's versatility. Jeremiah said the ability to do damage in the run and pass game has "never been more important" than...