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VikingsVictorious wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:33 pm
Punkoholic wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:59 pm Apparently had talks with Prairie View A.M. QB Jalen Morton. Don't expect him to be drafted so a possible undrafted free agent signing. Anyone know anything about him?
Just for the school he comes from i want him to come to camp.
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Appearing on Friday’s #PFTPM, Antoine Winfield Jr. said that he’s heard from the Vikings, Chiefs, Patriots, Titans, and Buccaneers.
Winfield Jr. was the Big 10 defensive back of the year and the son of three-time Pro Bowl selection Antoine Winfield. He posted solid combine numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.45 seconds), vertical jump (36 inches) and broad jump (124 inches). Rotoworld's Hayden Winks ranked Winfield as his No. 49 overall prospect, noting, "Winfield’s upside is limited by his frame, but he offers enough instincts and competitiveness to be an NFL starter as long as his hamstring and foot injuries are behind him."

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VikingsVictorious wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:23 pm Appearing on Friday’s #PFTPM, Antoine Winfield Jr. said that he’s heard from the Vikings, Chiefs, Patriots, Titans, and Buccaneers.
Winfield Jr. was the Big 10 defensive back of the year and the son of three-time Pro Bowl selection Antoine Winfield. He posted solid combine numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.45 seconds), vertical jump (36 inches) and broad jump (124 inches). Rotoworld's Hayden Winks ranked Winfield as his No. 49 overall prospect, noting, "Winfield’s upside is limited by his frame, but he offers enough instincts and competitiveness to be an NFL starter as long as his hamstring and foot injuries are behind him."

SOURCE: Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com
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I am really hoping Vikings will draft him, it will be nice to keep him in the Vikings family
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RandyMoss84 wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:26 pm
VikingsVictorious wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:23 pm Appearing on Friday’s #PFTPM, Antoine Winfield Jr. said that he’s heard from the Vikings, Chiefs, Patriots, Titans, and Buccaneers.
Winfield Jr. was the Big 10 defensive back of the year and the son of three-time Pro Bowl selection Antoine Winfield. He posted solid combine numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.45 seconds), vertical jump (36 inches) and broad jump (124 inches). Rotoworld's Hayden Winks ranked Winfield as his No. 49 overall prospect, noting, "Winfield’s upside is limited by his frame, but he offers enough instincts and competitiveness to be an NFL starter as long as his hamstring and foot injuries are behind him."

SOURCE: Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com
Apr 18, 2020, 7:16 PM ET
I am really hoping Vikings will draft him, it will be nice to keep him in the Vikings family
I don't see him being a good choice in the first round, but a steal at 58. Maybe we can trade back from 25 to get a 2nd and 3rd. I would draft him whether we are keeping Harris or not, but it sure would be nice to have that situation resolved before the draft.
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VikingsVictorious wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:13 pm
RandyMoss84 wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:26 pm

I am really hoping Vikings will draft him, it will be nice to keep him in the Vikings family
I don't see him being a good choice in the first round, but a steal at 58. Maybe we can trade back from 25 to get a 2nd and 3rd. I would draft him whether we are keeping Harris or not, but it sure would be nice to have that situation resolved before the draft.
I do not really think Winfield will fall to #58 but I can see Vikings trading back from #25 to get 2nd round pick to select Winfield
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RandyMoss84 wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:21 pm
VikingsVictorious wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:13 pm
I don't see him being a good choice in the first round, but a steal at 58. Maybe we can trade back from 25 to get a 2nd and 3rd. I would draft him whether we are keeping Harris or not, but it sure would be nice to have that situation resolved before the draft.
I do not really think Winfield will fall to #58 but I can see Vikings trading back from #25 to get 2nd round pick to select Winfield
He won't fall to 58. Might not even fall out of the first round. However if we get an early second we would have a decent chance of getting him with that.
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Does anyone think Winfield could play corner?
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Maelstrom88 wrote: Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:52 am Does anyone think Winfield could play corner?
I'm sure some people think so because I'm one of them. However, he's probably best used at Safety.
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VikingsVictorious wrote: Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:51 am
Maelstrom88 wrote: Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:52 am Does anyone think Winfield could play corner?
I'm sure some people think so because I'm one of them. However, he's probably best used at Safety.
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Saw a rumor they like Matt Hennessy as a guard prospect. I've read he has light feet and seems like a great fit for Kubiak's offense. They might take him as high as 25.
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VikingsVictorious wrote: Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:51 am
Maelstrom88 wrote: Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:52 am Does anyone think Winfield could play corner?
I'm sure some people think so because I'm one of them. However, he's probably best used at Safety.
I'm just wondering if he could be a fit as a slot corner and potentially move to safety later.
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Maelstrom88 wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:19 am Saw a rumor they like Matt Hennessy as a guard prospect. I've read he has light feet and seems like a great fit for Kubiak's offense. They might take him as high as 25.
I would have no problem drafting him at #25 but I think Vikings could trade back a few spots and still get him
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Maelstrom88 wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:19 am Saw a rumor they like Matt Hennessy as a guard prospect. I've read he has light feet and seems like a great fit for Kubiak's offense. They might take him as high as 25.
That sounds ridiculously high for Hennessy. 58 might even be too early for him. Who started the rumor? Do you have a link to it?
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VikingsVictorious wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:59 am
Maelstrom88 wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:19 am Saw a rumor they like Matt Hennessy as a guard prospect. I've read he has light feet and seems like a great fit for Kubiak's offense. They might take him as high as 25.
That sounds ridiculously high for Hennessy. 58 might even be too early for him. Who started the rumor? Do you have a link to it?
If Vikings draft Hennessy at #25 and Hennessy becomes a Hall of Famer, you would not think it is ridiculously high anymore
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VikingsVictorious wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:59 am
Maelstrom88 wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:19 am Saw a rumor they like Matt Hennessy as a guard prospect. I've read he has light feet and seems like a great fit for Kubiak's offense. They might take him as high as 25.
That sounds ridiculously high for Hennessy. 58 might even be too early for him. Who started the rumor? Do you have a link to it?
It was from walterfootball.com but their mock draft has been updated and it's no longer there. They didn't name any names but said not to be surprised if the Vikings take him at 25 basically hinting that they've heard rumblings.

I had never heard of him but after looking him up I'd be fine taking him at 25. He sounds like a great fit and wouldn't be there in the second imo. Here is a link to their updated draft: https://walterfootball.com/draft2020_1.php
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