Potential Undrafted Free Agent Prospects (For When The Time Comes)

As far as I recall a lot of people were very high on this center just after the combine.. A lot of vikings fan even wanted to spend a 2nd round pick on this fellow.. Also lets see if we can target Gurlet the WR he should be decent

Josh Gatlin, CB, North Dakota State

40 time at 4.37, looked good in Texas vs the Nation with an int and 3 tackles, 6’1" and 196 pounds.

Lockette would also be a good camp invite

Jeff Maehl, 6-1, 190 WR from Oregon. Whenever I watched Oregon all I saw was this guy making big catches and whenever the ball did come his way he caught it. Dane Sanzenbacher, 5-11, 182 WR from Ohio State. Very reliable receiver that is going to catch the ball when it is thrown to him. Hard worker, a bit small but will make a great slot receiver. Terrence Toliver, 6-4, 212 WR from LSU. Don’t know much about him, but he is tall and has good speed. Wouldn’t hurt to give him a shot. Mark Herzlich, 6-4, 244 from Boston College. What is not to like about this guy, cancer survivor and a hard worker. I think he can be a starting linebacker in the near future and if anything he’ll be a great special teamer. Kendric Burney, 5-9, 186, CB from North Carolina. Very good cover corner, only downside is his size and his slow 40 time. But can be a number 3 or 4 cornerback.

I know that we don’t need another running back, but we should take a look at Derrick Locke, 5-8, 188 from Kentucky. With a 4.4 40 time he could be the next change of pace back like Darren Sproles and if anything he can challenge for the kick returner position.

Hopefully the NFL will get something done soon, because there is still plenty of quality players left.

Deandre McDaniels – S – Clemson
Jeron Johnson – S – Boise St.
Terrence Toliver – WR – LSU
Darvin Adams – WR – Auburn
Ian Williams – DT – Notre Dame
Zach Hurd – G – UConn

JUUUUUUUST in case Ryan Longwell doesn’t get resigned. Of course, I’m seriously ticked if that’s what happens, but insurance is never a bad thing. Besides, you could just cut Forbath the second Longwell returns.

After that- see all those guys with ‘C’ or ‘OL’ as their position? Yeah, I’ll take… ALL of them. Why not. Maybe we’ll find one or two who can make an impact.

He was too risky to spend a draft pick on with his health concerns, but someone will take a chance on him with a no risk contract. Whether it’s with us, or someone else, I’m gonna be watching his career with great interest.

But I am STUNNED G Justin Boren didn’t get drafted. He was all B1G, was a steam roller as a run blocker, and was decent pass blocking.

And John Clay, the Wisky RB didn’t get drafted? Wow.

In this year’s supplemental draft. Kid has all the talent in the world, but can’t stay away from the green stuff. Sounds like another Gator on this squad that has worked out very well (Harvin, Percy).

actually reads the DN’s posts because of the draft picks made (Fusco, Ballard, Rudolph).

With that said, they should:

Dump:
1. Berrian
2. Baskett
3. Madieu
4. Frank Walker (FA anyway)
5. A few other guys I can’t think of right now. Let Sid go, not because I want him to go, but because I think he has one foot out the door (Thanks you asshole Rosenhaus) and one foot on a banana peel.

Replacements from the land of the undrafted:

1. Tolliver (Big program in LSU, Big Reciever, who is fast and mean, and actually knows how to run a route. I think this guy can be reeeeaaalll good)

2. Gurley (SC WR, who was projected to go as early as the 2nd and 3rd rounds in some drafts. Why? because he is fast, really fast, and can actually catch a ball…and yes, that’s a shot at Berrian).

3. Herzlich (What’s not to like, he beat Cancer, I’m sure he can beat lineman and he hits hard. I heard there are reports that he has already cut 5/10 of second off his forty time, as he regains his legs….feel good, high character, and a leader on the field.)

4. Jerrial King (Check out THE scouting report. This guy is a road grader at OL. Another guy that most thought would get alot of looks in the draft. I have heard about questionable character, but I guess BIG MONEY might change his outlook….if the reports are even true.)

5. Duenta Williams (Duenta Robinson anybody? Well no, but the first name is the same, and this guy is fast, and big…and the only negative I have read on his scouting report is that he likes to play centerfield and hit people too hard. Hmmmm, that’s a novel thought, a FS that actually tackles people.)

I think we are creating a team for the future who may actually astound currently. I have harped incesently that we need to return to the Purple People Eater days, and build a big, fast and mean defense….Anybody with me?

SKOL VIKES!!!

Out of Connecticut. Read his scouting report from the link above.

Was expected to be a mid-round draft pick, and I’m not sure why he fell. He was a stud at the combine, had good vision and speed to both sides of the field, and could replace Leber within a few years…

SKOL VIKES!!!

What happened with Deandre McDaniel and the two UNC DBs? I thought these guys were highly regarded.

Joe Lefeged
Pierre Allen
Brandon Bair
Ian Williams
Ryan Winterswyk
Jerrard Tarrant
Justin Boren
Kai Forbath
Mark Herzlich
Scott Lutrus
Jarriel King
Noel Devine
Tori Gurley
Terrance Toliver

*I’m 99% positive that Steve Schilling was drafted.

with in High School can make it onto an NFL squad or get a try-out. Kid loves to lay the wood and physical as.. well.. a bull.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTNNLrB-st4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj39FtVWbsI

G- Zach Hurd, Connecticut. Rivals.com remarks that he went undrafted primarily for questions in the pass-blocking department, but also noted that he was very much the road-grader for the run game. While pass blocking is obviously a key part of any succesful O-lineman, I’d like to take a flier on him and see if we can’t develop that part of his game. At least he’s got the part down for the AP attack.

C Tim Barnes, Missouri. Nflmocks.com lists his ‘pro’ primarily as his athleticism as well as his pass protection skills, as well as a high intelligence. The con, however, was that his technique was a bit poor, leading him to the occasional moment where he was overpowered by a bigger, stronger DT/ NT. It also mentioned that a lack of leg strength to anchor him might hurt him in the NFL, but I would like to know how much was coachable technique flaws and how much was actual physical weakness. Now, yes, we DID already draft C Brandon Fusco, but I wouldn’t mind bringing in two centers into camp for competition. Centers are a versatile group and can be used as backups in the guard position, and we could see if the loser of the competition could at least provide their services in that department. Worst case scenario, bringing two centers into camp would send a clear message to John Sullivan and Ryan Cook- poor blocking coupled with snapping problems does not bode favorably for your long-term career with the Minnesota Vikings.

K Kai Forbath, UCLA. As I mentioned before, I would just for my own comfort like a little insurance should the worst happen regarding Ryan Longwell- that we don’t, for whatever reason, re-sign him, or if he in fact just up and retires football in favor of golf. While I would still prefer Longwell over Forbath, Forbath DID have 85 field goals in college with a success rate of 84.1%. He was also 10 for 13 career from behind the 50 yard line- that’s not bad at all. I think there will be some competition for his services, and again, assuming the contract doesn’t get ridiculous because of this, the Vikings should enter into that fray. Just in case.

(Dis)Honorable Mention- As In, Who I DON’T Want:

SS Deandre McDaniel, Clemson. We need help at safety, and McDaniel as a senior had 48 tackles, four interceptions, four sacks, and as a junior also notably returned eight interceptions for touchdowns. Could be a developmental guy, right? Well, Rivals.com reports that the knock on him was that he was not an ‘elite athlete’ and that he ‘had some off-field issues’. Further research shows that these issues were more than just smokin’ weed or minor theft, however- he apparently beat the living crap out of his girlfriend. Someone like that is exactly the kind of guy I don’t want to be on the Vikings’ squad.