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From NFL.com:05/22/12 - 2013 DRAFT TOP SMALL SCHOOL PROSPECTS: OT Mark Jackson, Glenville State (6-5, 326): The Pioneers' left tackle, Mark Jackson has NFL size with surprising movement skills for a man of his stature. The Columbus, Ohio native became a starter in 2010 as a sophomore and has earned First Team All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Jackson is an aggressive, physical blocker who takes pride in eliminating defenders from the play and fighting through the echo of the whistle. He plays too high and still has room to improve his technique and awareness, but should warrant a draft pick with another strong season in 2012.
On his draft page, they compared him to Michael Jenkins.losperros wrote:I just noticed that the Vikings signed WR Rodney Smith. I've seen this guy play for the Seminoles and he's actually pretty good. It's a surprise that he wasn't drafted.
Smith just might surprise everyone and make the team, maybe over Burton.
A young Jenkins wouldn't be bad. Jenkins had some clutch catches and was a good blocker. I liked Jenkins over Simpson. Simpson only claim to fame was a few PI calls and a flip.JEC334 wrote: On his draft page, they compared him to Michael Jenkins.
I agree. Jenkins didn't dropmany balls, and he was a good route runner.PurpleKoolaid wrote: A young Jenkins wouldn't be bad. Jenkins had some clutch catches and was a good blocker. I liked Jenkins over Simpson. Simpson only claim to fame was a few PI calls and a flip.
Yes, he does. Toby Gerhart sized and similar one-cut downhill running style. He's not a fullback, as listed by the Vikings. Only problem, he's slow as molasses - 4.8 at the combine and 4.6-4.7 at his pro day.S197 wrote:Zach Line looks like an intriguing prospect. Tied Dickerson for TD's and passed him for all-purpose yards at SMU. Most likely he'll be a 3rd down back if he makes the team. Under June Jones' system, he basically ran the football almost solely from the shotgun formation so the transition to the WCO may be a challenge.
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Form ... ings050513The Minnesota Vikings tried out 34 players during their rookie minicamp this weekend. It appears at least one of those players earned a longer look. Former Minnesota State, Mankato receiver Adam Thielen said he's signing a contract with the Vikings on Monday, pending a physical.
An NFL source confirmed the Vikings plan to sign Thielen and likely another player if they pass their physicals. The identity of the other player wasn't immediately known.
Thielen, 22, appeared in 46 games at Mankato, leading the Mavericks last season in catches (74), yards (1,176) and receiving touchdowns (eight) and averaging 10 yards on 24 punt returns with another score.
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Detroit Lakes product -- he was all-state as a senior in 2007 -- ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 and 4.49 seconds at a regional combine in March in Chicago. He'd join former teammate and fellow receiver LaMark Brown with the Vikings.
Signing two players would mean the Vikings would need to cut two as well, since they entered the weekend at the 90-man roster limit.
One roster decision that could come soon involves punter Chris Kluwe, who is expected to meet again with general manager Rick Spielman about his status on Monday.