Mekhi Blackmon ,career ended today in Arkansas after being traded for roughly $98.6 million…..
If the Minnesota Vikings are going to spend multiple first-round picks to trade into the top five for a quarterback next week, they have to make sure they draft the right guy.
Selecting the correct player from one of the most talented QB classes in recent memory is easier said than done and will require a complex process of of elimination limited by the draft pick Minnesota can ultimately acquire — likely no higher than No. 3 overall from the New England Patriots.
Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report suggested on Saturday, April 20 that the Vikings stay away from reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, regardless of where they ultimately select.
Rolling the dice on Jayden Daniels would not be a risk worth taking for Minnesota. Daniels is an undeniably exciting prospect. His athleticism and willingness to hang tough in the pocket when needed gives him a high ceiling. But he’s far from a sure thing. His arm talent could be his undoing.
The scouting reports on Daniels back up Ballentine’s concerns, despite the QB accounting for 50 total TDs (40 passing, 10 rushing) during his final year of college in the SEC.
Lance Zierlein of NFL Network noted a “lack of zip” that makes long throws to the edge of the field more treacherous for Daniels than other prospects, as well as “below-average push and placement on deep throws.”
“Daniels possesses a rare blend of playmaking talent and command from the pocket. He’s tall but slender, so there will be concerns about durability, considering how often he ran in college,” Zierlein wrote. “He’s an accurate passer over the first two levels and throws with anticipation to slice and dice zone coverages. He had noticeable issues putting deep throws on faster receivers in stride, though. He lacks ideal size and arm talent, but he’s much more capable as a runner and passer than most of the quarter
