No WR3 Signed. Vikings Could Target One in Draft. Oct 17, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a touchdown pass over Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) during the second half of Alabama s 41-24 win over Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr/The Tuscaloosa News via USA TODAY Sports
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Let’s make this clear: The Minnesota Vikings assuredly do not
need a showstopping wide receiver in the 2021 NFL Draft. Well, at least not in the 1
st Round with the team’s 14
th pick.
Yet, few folks associated with the team or its fans would balk at pairing Justin Jefferson with another high-octane wideout for future planning. Adam Thielen will turn 31 years old before the 2021 season begins, so his production, in theory, could dip at any point. The Minnesota State alumnus has tremendous hands, and that bodes well for his continued career wavelength. And it should be noted that Thielen’s stati
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
First-year Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is tasked with a myriad of important ones headed into the upcoming NFL Draft, most notably which player to select at No. 7 overall.
The organization has five other picks in this year s draft, as well, including two in the third round (No. 72 overall and No. 101 overall via the Matthew Stafford trade with the L.A. Rams).
Let s take a look now at four players the Lions should target with their pair of third-round selections.
CB Rodarius Williams, Oklahoma State
Williams is a prospect I ve been high on since my first three-round mock draft in early February.
POSITIVES Plays like a former quarterback at linebacker, taking aggressive or disciplined angles based on down and distance situations. Physically stops ball-carriers in their tracks with little to no forward push in short yardage situations. Rare speed and overall athleticism for the position, which is only highlighted by his high motor and sideline-to-sideline playing style. Foot speed leads to high-impact plays both as a blitzer off of the edge and in coverage. Consistently wins against running backs and tight ends in pass protection. Great run-pass instincts when keying offensive linemen on reads.
NEGATIVES Lacks the same level of physicality he has as a tackler when he is engaged with offensive linemen and is asked to stack and shed.
Sage Surratt - Wide Receiver Wake Forest Demon Deacon 2021 Draft Scouting Report
Scouting report for NFL Draft prospect Sage Surratt
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SAGE SURRATT | Wake Forest | WO | #14 | rJR | 6030 | 220 | 4.55e | Lincolnton, NC | Lincolnton HS | 04.13.98
Overview: Sage Surratt was tearing up the ACC before an injury prematurely ended his redshirt sophomore campaign. A lengthy athlete who is known for his strong hands and catch in traffic ability, Surratt returns to school on the Biletnikoff Award list for the nation s best receiver. Surratt proved countless times that he attacks the ball at the highest point with his enormous catch radius. He has no problem posting up defenders to can leverage and make tough catches look easy. While Surratt doesn’t possess game breaking speed, he gets open with smooth route running and great short area quickness. He also has a natural feel for getting open in zone coverage and can get open while the quarterback breaks the pocket and is scrambling. S
Ed’s mock draft, 4.0: It’s ‘hog mollie’ time for Giants
Ed goes big at No. 11, and collects some of his favorite players in the 2021 draft class
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I didn’t really intend for this to happen, but this week’s four-round New York Giants mock draft turned into ‘Ed drafts a bunch of his favorite guys.’ Here’s how it went down, using the simulator from The Draft Network.
Round 1 (No. 11) Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern
As you should know by now if you have followed these weekly mocks for the last couple of draft seasons, what I’m trying to do with these is to present potential scenarios.