2009 Draft - Rookie Draft Reels (linkfest)

by AustinVike on May 1, 2009 12:59 PM CDT in Draft

It's been a while since I've posted anything - at least since April Fools Day (Cutler to Vikings - oh please!). So this first day of May, 2009 - I've decided to put together a small compilation of highlight reels to welcome our "new class" of rookies and draft picks.

I've always been more of a visual guy - video to watch; data to relate stats to, so this should (hopefully) be interesting enough to sit down and crack a cold one (or two) to.

It's an exciting time, watching the new boys in action...even if it is in the past. I feel, and hopefully most of you do as well, that after watching these videos - we made some great picks. Of course, we'll have to see, but I would personally like to welcome the rooks to the team with a solid SKOL VIKES!

Minnesota Vikings # 12 - Percy Harvin (WR) - Florida

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl498S1-is4

Minnesota Vikings # 71 - Phil "Boatload" Loadholt (OT) - Oklahoma (wearing #79)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyTOOKEOIFo

Minnesota Vikings # 30 - Asher "Alien" Allen (CB/DB) - Georgia (wearing #30)

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d80f2f72b/2009-Combine-workout-Asher-Allen

Also

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80f92e62/NFL-Draft-Vignette-Asher-Allen

Jasper "Casper" Brinkley # 54 (LB) - South Carolina (wearing #52)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvKoyNvzg1k

(and I particularly love this hit)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQsy4gU40Ss

Jamarca Sanford #33 (S/DB) - Southern Miss (wearing #13)

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d80f350a5/2009-Combine-workout-Jamarca-Sanford

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I especially love the shot at 2:36 in the Percy Harvin reel when you can see him break the field wide open and actually put everyone behind him…in…the…dust.

I feel like we drafted one of the first WR/HBs in the league, which is going to break the game wide open for AD, mostly because “how do you defend that?”

by AustinVike on May 1, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions

After watching that highlight reel of PH,

My only concern is that most of his big plays seem to be him getting a hand off in the backfield. Yes, he had some good catches, and that video obviously showed off his speed, but still, I don’t know how much he will be in the backfield. Just don’t know how that is going to translate to the NFL.

by PurplePeopleEaters09 on May 1, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions

Holy Moley...

I had no idea how shifty Percy Harvin was and how much acceleration that he has. If he is in space…he will get loose.

I think we are in for some fun this season.

by Rollosdad on May 1, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions

Great Post

These are some of the best videos for the Vikes ‘09 class, I especially like that Harvin video. I think he is going to be an absolute nightmare for other team’s defenses. I am hoping that Chilly opens up the offense and uses Harvin like he should be used…line him up everywhere on the field. There is no reason Harvin can’t line up in the backfield and have serious success. He can also do damage in the slot, split wide, wild-cat, you name it, he’ll hurt you. Scouts say his hands are good enough to play wideout right now, and some compare him to Steve Smith. He gets from 0-60 as fast as any player I have ever seen and if Chilly can find ways to get him the ball in space…look out NFC North.

Loadholt is such a beast, and should step in and improve the right side of the line from day 1. Perfect RT for our power run game.

Additionally, Asher Allen was born to play our version of cover 2, he can flip his hips and cover his space, and he will come up and hit RBs who try to take him on (just like our current CBs). He provides great depth and a little bit of breathing room for our secondary. Also gives Holt and Harvin some competition for returning kicks, and can contribute to kick coverage. Some say he could have been a 1st rounder next year. Great pick.

Brinkley could prove to be the steal of the draft if he can ever get back to pre-injury form and he will make a great 2 down/goal line MLB at worst. However, his nickname is not “Casper” that’s his twin brothers name. Check out this bio from NFL Draft Countdown where Scott Wright pegged him as the #3 ILB:
http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ilb/Jasper-Brinkley.php

by OregonVike on May 2, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions