Posts: 2,125
Threads: 856
Joined: Jan 2014
Reputation:
1,201
Never too early to talk about the draft. If the Vikings can fill some bigger needs in free agency, they just might be in a position to take a RB late in round 1. Right now Jeanty looks like an early 1st rounder, with the Vikings likely picking late in the round. Still, this kid's damned impressive.
The following 3 users Like MaroonBells's post:3 users Like MaroonBells's post
Posts: 2,015
Threads: 351
Joined: Apr 2024
Reputation:
1,488
11-27-2024, 08:25 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-27-2024, 08:42 AM by StickierBuns.)
I've been ringing this kid's bell for Minnesota for over a month now as the BPA late in round 1. LOVE him.
“Ashton Jeanty is a highly skilled and versatile running back prospect who wins with pass-catching, vision, footwork, and patience to be a very productive dual-threat offensive weapon.”
A slight knock is his initial burst isn't world-class, but he's a bowling ball with speed that is going to get lots of yards after initial contact. He'll score red zones TDs.
Posts: 516
Threads: 116
Joined: May 2013
Reputation:
396
He won't be available when the Vikings pick.
Posts: 2,125
Threads: 856
Joined: Jan 2014
Reputation:
1,201
(11-27-2024, 11:17 AM)Montana Tom Wrote: He won't be available when the Vikings pick.
Probably not, but you never know how the draft season is going to go. Injury concerns, off-field shit. Dalvin Cook was a consensus top 15 pick before some knee injury concerns popped up that made him slide to the 2nd round.
Posts: 268
Threads: 14
Joined: Aug 2017
Reputation:
242
He has been beyond impressive, another RB I saw this weekend who looked great was Devin Neal from Kansas, ran all over Colorado.
The following 1 user Likes JR44's post:1 user Likes JR44's post
Posts: 103
Threads: 0
Joined: Jan 2021
Reputation:
66
He could drop slightly as the Boise offense runs through him & teams could be concerned about the number of miles on him already. Still, in this draft where there's not projected to have a lot of blue chip talent, I can't see this dude dropping out of the top 16.
Posts: 351
Threads: 39
Joined: Jul 2017
Reputation:
168
In 2023 when we drafted Addison around pick 22, I was hopeful pre-draft that Bijan Robinson might fall into our range. Didn't happen but yeah I'm more than fine spending top capital on the right player. Especially if we think our "window is open", prioritizing guys who can make a year 1 impact would be wise. Rookie RBs traditionally fit that bill.
Jeanty looks a cut above but if we miss out, hopefully our scouts can identify value later. Chase Brown (5th rd) is having a great rookie year in Cincinatti, for example. Pacheco (7th) for KC a year or two prior.
Posts: 101
Threads: 68
Joined: Jun 2017
Reputation:
15
Posts: 393
Threads: 148
Joined: Jan 2014
Reputation:
297
I was watching an interview with Todd McShay the other day and he says this could be a "historic" class of running backs with Jeanty being the crown jewel. There is depth, so if the Vikings want to go running back there will be talent no matter where we end up picking.
The following 1 user Likes supafreak84's post:1 user Likes supafreak84's post
Posts: 2,015
Threads: 351
Joined: Apr 2024
Reputation:
1,488
(11-27-2024, 08:20 PM)supafreak84 Wrote: I was watching an interview with Todd McShay the other day and he says this could be a "historic" class of running backs with Jeanty being the crown jewel. There is depth, so if the Vikings want to go running back there will be talent no matter where we end up picking.
Good time to need a RB, I think Minnesota will definitely nab one.
|