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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Vikings Sign Four Draft Picks, Including Third-Round Pick Mekhi Blackmon.

Four of the Minnesota Vikings' six picks from the 2023 NFL Draft have signed their rookie contracts, including third-round pick Mekhi Blackmon, fourth-round selection Jay Ward, and fifth-rounders Jaquelin Roy and Jaren Hall. The remaining members of the draft class, first-round pick Jordan Addison and seventh-round selection DeWayne McBride, have yet to sign.

via Vikings.com|

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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Assessing the Vikings' Draft and Undrafted Signings.

The Minnesota Vikings' decision to trade up for defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy in the NFL Draft was likely influenced by former LSU Tigers defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, who coached Roy during his time at LSU. Jones saw the potential in Roy and pushed him hard in practice, leading to his best collegiate season. The Vikings coaching staff must believe in Roy's upside, as they traded up for him despite the lack of urgency to do so.

via Daily Norseman|

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