Vikings 2013 NFL Draft Database

disaacs · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 19982 Location: Brownbackistan

The fact that he's getting this kind of publicity means that someone will probably take him at the bottom of the 1st rd....although NFLDraftScout has him as a 7th rd/UDFA.

He'd probably have to gain about 10-20 lbs to be an effective LB at this level. The Vikings have only drafted 1 guy from Howard in their history. Denny drafted a LB named Jose White in 1995 (ended up playing DT for 2 years in Jacksonville)
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Thx to Uncle Buck!

Klomp · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:20 pm Post subject:

Pough interview: http://draftheadquarters.com/Player-Interviews/Keith-Pough.htm
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2013 Adopt-a-Viking: FB Jerome Felton -

Klomp · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:23 pm Post subject:

Klomp · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject:

There are reports that Gopher DT Ra'Shede Hageman will enter the 2013 draft, making a deep class even deeper.
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2013 Adopt-a-Viking: FB Jerome Felton -

Klomp · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:10 pm Post subject:

Denard Robinson is looking good in the RB/WR role today. I know we don't really need him, but thought it was worth pointing out.
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2013 Adopt-a-Viking: FB Jerome Felton -

[UMN] · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 11829 Location: Desolation Row

Sloppy28 · Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 420

The WR I have been high on all year and hoping we draft him, even though I don't see him lasting to the 3rd round after the combine.

Marcus Davis, WR, Va Tech had a nice day again.. 5 catches, 104 yards, 1 TD.
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arKnaD7 · Joined: 16 Mar 2006 Posts: 1443

LostRoadStone · Joined: 06 Jul 2012 Posts: 1001

So awesome to see the Ducks fall. But Kiko Alonso looked really good, and might be worth a look in the middle rounds. Also, would Chase Thomas be able to play MLB in our defense?
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biggsohnasty · Joined: 25 Dec 2008 Posts: 315

Chase Thomas is a prototype 3-4 OLB from what I've seen from Stanford. He is big, strong, and has a big time motor. I don't think he would be a good fit for us in the middle.

LBs that the Vikings should target imo are:

Manti Te'o- probably will be gone by the time we are selecting
Alec Ogletree-rangy ILB with some off field issues worth monitoring
CJ Mosely-apparently phenomenal in pass coverage
Arthur Brown-could drop due to size issues, but is dynamic
Gerald Hodges-OLB but has speed and athleticism to be strong 3 down LB

This seems to be a fairly weak draft in terms of "Star Power" (basically QBs ,RBs, and WRs for the media) but for the Vikings, it is rich at positions of need- DT, LB, S, OG and even though the WR class isnt bursting with elite talents, there is alot of solid prototype#2 type guys.

dc_vikingfan · Joined: 04 Dec 2006 Posts: 2111 Location: Washington DC

vikingsrule · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 11:22 am Post subject:

I dont even think Arthur Brown has to put on much weight. If he can show up to the combine at 230 pounds, I would still draft him to play MLB. Weight isnt everything anymore, even in the 3-4 defense we are seeing those teams drafting lighter guys (Daryl Washington and Lawrence Timmons). Honestly, I think defenses are relying more on the front 4 to shut down the run to free the LBs and that is proabably becoming more essential with the abundance of short timing based offenses around the league.

Basically, if the LB can become less concerned with stopping the run because the front four will take care of it, the first priority can be stopping the pass and getting in deep drops. You can play your LBs deeper if you have a dominant Dline and athletic LBs who can run.

Lil Uno · Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 5277

Tennessee fired Derek Dooley, The big 3 are locks to declare now. There also a few impressive RS Sophomores and Juniors on the defensive side of the ball.
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Sloppy28 · Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 420