In this episode Tyler breaks down the top 5 defensive linemen prospects for the draft. The Vikings have a competition available for theinteriror D-line, will the Vikings draft one to compete?

Interior Defensive Line

One of my favorite positions in the game, this class unfortunately was not very good. Described by a couple of scouts as “the worst interior defensive line classes they had ever seen”, this class overall was not very good, nor was it deep. If you have a dire need for a defensive tackle, this is a bad year to need one. 

When I grade defensive tackles, I look for a couple of things: winning the rep and pressuring the pocket and not losing the rep or the leverage battle. With help almost always coming from the linebackers at the second level, it’s sometimes more important to keep leverage and hold your position. Understanding that will give you a better snapshot of how a defensive lineman wins.

Quickness/Penetration/20

Power/10

Pass Rush Moves/10

Counters/10

Leverage/10

Tackling/10

Size/Length/10

Run Defense/10

Awareness/10

Grade/100

Let’s learn about  

Levi Onwuzurike

Christian Barmore

Jay Tufele

Daviyon Nixon

Alim McNeill

Written pieces:

Levi Onwuzurike

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02/21/skol-search-levi-onwuzurike-scouting-report/

Christian Barmore

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02/26/skol-search-christian-barmore-scouting-report/

Jay Tufele

https://climbingthepocket.com/podcast/mock-draft-monday-with-tyler-ryanmock-draft-monday-with-tyler-ryan/

Alim McNeill

https://climbingthepocket.com/podcast/mock-draft-monday-4-0-results-the-skol-search-continuesctpns-mock-draft-monday-4-0-results-the-skol-search-continues/

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Tight End

Probably the most unique position on the field, tight ends are asked to do literally everything. They are expected to block, be explosive, and run crisp routes. In order to block, they need to have muscle mass which in turn hinders their explosiveness and speed. When you find a special one, they can be a true game-changer. Look at what Travis Kelce and George Kittle have done for their respective teams. This class has one generational talent, a few other good ones and it falls off of a cliff. 

When I scout tight ends, I look at all the traits equally. With move, inline, and blocking tight ends, they all have different attributes in which they are strong. My scale is more favorable to those who are great pass catchers, as I believe they are the biggest difference-makers at the position

Catching/10

Release/10

Route Running/10

Tracking/5

Separation/5

Contested Catches/10

Power/10

Flexibility/10

Balance/10

Versatility/10

YAC/10

Grade/100

Let’s learn about 

Kyle Pitts

Pat Freiermuth

Brevin Jordan

Tommy Tremble

Hunter Long

Written pieces:

Kyle Pitts

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/22/skol-search-kyle-pitts-scouting-report/

Brevin Jordan

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/04/21/skol-search-vikings-draft-tendencies/

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In this episode Tyler breaks down the top 5 running backs prospects for the draft. The Vikings have a competition available for the RB3, will the Vikings draft one to compete?

Running Backs

This group of running backs is unique to previous years. After the top 5-6, there is a really big drop-off. This isn’t a class where you are going to be able to get a guy in the middle rounds who can come in and play right away. If you want one, you will have to spend a late first/early second-round pick.

When I scout running backs, I prioritize three main elements: vision, burst, and contact balance. I can live without a running back having true home run deep speed if he can burst through the hole and get a large gain. To me, that’s more important because it affects the team on every down rather than just one or two plays a game.

Vision/10

Cutback/10

Long Speed/5

Contact Balance/10

Pass Blocking/10

Break/Avoid Tackles/15

Durability/10

Receiving/10

Quickness/10

Ball Security/10

Grade/100

Let’s learn about Travis Etienne, Javonte Williams, Najee Harris, Michael Carter, Kylin Hill.

Written pieces:

Travis Etienne

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/16/skol-search-mock-draft-1-0/

Najee Harris

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/16/skol-search-mock-draft-1-0/

Kylin Hill

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02/02/skol-search-senior-bowl-risers-and-fallers/

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From the state of your Minnesota Vikings as they continue making offseason decisions, this time with the draft a week away. Draft questions, trade questions, transaction questions, numbers change, and could the Vikings actually draft a QB high?

 

“It’s time for Viking Hot Takes. The FAST MOVING Minnesota Vikings Talk Show. Today, we’ have Eric Thompson from the Daily Norseman. We’ve got Flip Mazzi from Climbing the Pocket. SO Buckle Up, protect your kneecaps and Let’s GO!”

Flip asks:

1. QB, WR, OL, EDGE. Which one you drafting at 14?

2. How many trades will Rick Spielman make during the first 3 rounds of the draft?

3. There’s a lot of buzz about QBs falling in this draft. Will the Vikings make a move?

Eric asks:

1. Which position isn't getting talked about enough as an area of need for the Vikings heading into the draft?

2. Do you anticipate the Vikings making any moves before the draft next week?

3. With the number change rule passed this week, which Vikings jersey number change would you most like to see?

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In this episode Tyler breaks down the top 5 edge prospects for the draft and the likelihood that the Vikings would take one is high.

Edge

There are numerous ways to classify pass rushers. You can group them as 4-3 DE or 3-4 OLB, but I group them under one category: EDGE. This group is really unique in that there isn’t a true alpha like Nick Bosa or Myles Garrett. What this group does have is depth. There are 11 players on my board with a grade above day 3 which is excellent depth. 

When I grade edge rushers, I mainly focus on how they win. Do they win with speed? Power? Technique? Once they get beaten, how do they evolve their pass rush plan? Are they versatile, meaning can they work inside and out? What positions do they work best from? I have a preference for long athletes who can win with power and speed.

Bend/10

Quickness/Burst/15

Finesse/5

Power/5

Counters/10

Awareness/10

Run Defense/10

Versatility/10

Size/Length/15

Tackling/10

Grade/100

Let’s learn about Azeez Ojulari, Jayson Oweh, Joseph Ossai, Jaelan Phillips, Kwity Paye, and Payton Turner.

Written pieces:

Kwity Paye

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02/24/skol-search-kwity-paye-scouting-report/

Payton Turner

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/04/03/skol-search-payton-turner-scouting-report/

Jaelan Phillips

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02/18/skol-search-jaelan-phillips-scouting-report/

Joseph Ossai

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/23/skol-search-scouting-roundup/

Jayson Oweh

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/30/skol-search-scouting-roundup-2-0/

Azeez Ojulari

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/01/19/skol-search-azeez-ojulari-scouting-report/

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Join us for the Climbing The Pocket Network’s and Daily Norseman’s “Vikings Happy Hour.” Tyler Forness, Ryan Ortega, and guest Jordan Reid of The Draft Network and belly up to the bar. Everyone has grabbed a beverage and are talking Vikings. Discussions over what the Vikes should do at 14. Are there day 2 and 3 targets worth taking? Should the Vikes trade up for a QB? Should they draft one at all? Are there any sleepers out there? Grab your libation of choice and join the conversation for Vikings Happy Hour! 

Subjects tackled between drinks:

1. Get everyone’s take on what the Vikings should do at pick 14

2. Talk about some targets for day 2

3. Talk about some targets for day 3

4. Get JR’s take on if the Vikings should trade up for a QB

5. Any sleepers or names we should keep an eye on?

6. Any other topic y’all wanna chat about

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Fan with us!!! Matt Anderson @MattAnderson_8, Ryan Ortega @Sportsguyry, Myles Gorham @MattAnderson_8, and Jordan Reid @Jordan_Reid from @TheDraftNetwork. In the truck and joining the crew, producer Dave @Luft_Krigare. This is a @Climb_ThePocket Network’s & @DailyNorseman’s production.

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In this episode Tyler breaks down the top 5 offensive guards and centers for the draft and suspects that the Vikings would take one or at least the fans want it.

Interior Offensive Linemen

This year’s class of interior offensive lineman is full of variety. From guys with brute power to hyper-quick athletes, it has something for every offense. When I grade, I always grade a player at the position I think they will excel best at in the NFL, so you will see some guys on my list that others will have graded as tackles.

With interior offensive linemen, I grade them very similar to how I grade the tackles: I look for how you win and how you lose. While my scale is technically the same, I value winning against power and establishing your anchor more on the interior than I do with tackles. Even though guards don’t matter, you still need good ones on your team.

Pass Protection/10

Punch/10

Balance/10

Power/10

Anchor/10

Physicality/10

Athleticism/10

Size/Frame/10

Bend/Leverage/10

Recovery/10

Grade/100

Let’s learn about Wyatt Davis, Creed Humphrey, Landon Dickerson, Rashawn Slater, Trey Smith, and Alijah Vera-Tucker.

Written pieces involving the top 5

Guard need

https://climbingthepocket.com/2020/10...​

Rashawn Slater

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03...​

Creed Humphrey

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/04...​

Alijah Vera-Tucker

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02...​

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The Climbing The Pocket Network’s and Daily Norseman’s ‘In The Huddle’ crew of various CTP personalities gathers to talk your Minnesota Vikings. Jayson Brown, Myles Gorham along with the great Flip Mazzi will be there answering your Minnesota Vikings questions and talking draft scenarios, trade options & getting back in the playoffs.

On tonight’s show:

1. Vikings draft scenarios

Making the case:

Edge rusher

OL

QB

WR

2. Trade options 

3. How can the Vikings improve their roster enough in the draft to help get themselves back to the playoffs?

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Tonight on Mock Draft Monday, Deshawn Vaughan joins Dave Stefano and Ryan Ortega for the second to last mock draft before the real thing. It is definitely time to get serious and figure out who the Vikings might select. This isn’t about our dreams, but how Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer will likely pick. Are you ready for it? Would you chose that route? Will the Vikings trade down or stay pat?

Every Monday night, join us for the a live mock draft. Climbing The Pocket, a Daily Norseman partner, will run a live mock drafts. This is an exercise where we see how the boards fall and who is traditionally there to be available to the Vikings. In the process we learn more about each player and their skills. This allows us to pick our favorites going into the real deal. There are plenty holes and options to fill them. Who do you like? Jump in the conversion and let us know! 

Fan with us!!! Come join the @Climb_ThePocket Network’s and @DailyNorman’s Mock Draft Mondays show with host Tyler @TheRealForno [in spirit tonight], Ryan @sportsguyry and Deshawn Vaughan @vikingsfans16 joined producer Dave @Luft_Krigare.

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In this episode Tyler breaks down the top 5 offensive tackles in his book and suspects that the Vikings would take one or at least the fans want it.

Offensive Tackles

After last year’s excellent class in round one, this class has the potential to be even better. With upwards of 8 different players that could go round one along with being able to find guys in round 3 who could start day one. This is a great year to need a tackle. 

When it comes to evaluating tackles, there is a lot that goes into it. I focus on two main things and break it down from there: how do they win and how do they lose. How you answer both of those questions gives you the full spectrum of a prospect. It also matters to me how quickly they win or lose because it can affect numerous other things during the course of a play.

Pass Protection/10

Punch/10

Balance/10

Power/10

Anchor/10

Physicality/10

Athleticism/10

Size/Frame/10

Bend/Leverage/10

Recovery/10

Grade/100

Let’s learn about Penie Sewell, Christian Darrisaw, Teven Jenkins, Samuel Cosmi and Liam Eichenberg, along with some of the tackles that will likely play guard at the NFL level and weren’t included.

Written pieces involving the top 5

Christian Darrisaw

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/12/skol-search-christian-darrisaw-scouting-report/

Teven Jenkins

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/09/skol-search-teven-jenkins-scouting-report/

Samuel Cosmi

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/11/skol-search-samuel-cosmi-scouting-report/

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