nfl players drafted from university of minnesota

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t do half bad in 2007, though it can’t exactly be argued that they did half good, since their record stalled at 8-8. However, Vikings fans do have a point that the team has improved since 2006 when they only scored a 6-10 record. 2007 was also the same year that Vikings player Adrian Peterson broke some records, including All-Purpose yards and Most Rushing Yards in one game. Coach Brad Childress is returning to action this year, and he has his work cut out for him as some major players are still out of action. This explains not only the team’s recent acquisitions of players like Madieu Williams, Bernard Berrian and Maurice Hicks, but also their strategy in the 2008 NFL Draft.
The Minnesota Vikings had already lost two of their draft picks to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for defensive end Jared Allen. Therefore, they were only left with five draft choices this year. Their first pick in round two was Tyrell Johnson, a free safety player from Arkansas Sate. The Vikings then chose quarterback John David Booty from the University of Southern California and defensive tackle Letroy Guion from Florida State. They finished their 2008 draft by choosing offensive lineman John Sullivan of Notre Dame and wide receiver Jaymar Johnson of Jackson State.
How was the draft reaction from fans and experts? The biggest concern is obviously Tyrell Johnson, and whether or not he merited a second round draft choice, since to Minnesota, he was essentially picks #1, #2 and #3. NFL experts are generally enthusiastic but not so quick to say that Johnson is worth it. The team was in need of some help in the wide receiver department but settled on one player, Jaymar Johnson. John David Booty has some concerns and not only because he was recently on the injured list. However, the fact that Booty has been named one of the top quarterbacks in college sports by major publications such as Sports Illustrated, probably improved his reputation. Booty certainly had an interesting way of presenting himself to the NFL. He played an extra season at USC forgoing last year’s draft, and then this year publicly stated that he wanted to be signed by the Minnesota Vikings. (Players usually choose to remain mum) Nevertheless, the Vikings must have liked his style since he became their fifth round pick. Letroy Guion and John Sullivan have also failed to impress, as they are seen as primarily backup players.
Experts stated that the Vikings’ picks were somewhat underwhelming, especially considering how few selections they had. None of the draft picks are expected to relieve Adrian Peterson, nor are these players considered high-impact draft material. Not everyone likes the Vikings draft selections, but they did have a strategy in going after Chiefs powerhouse Jared Allen, who signed a six-year contract with the team. The success of the Vikings may lie with Allen and already assembled roster. Vikings fan remain confident that Brad Childress can make a championship team out of these seafaring warriors.
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t do half bad in 2007, though it can’t exactly be argued that they did half good, since their record stalled at 8-8. However, Vikings fans do have a point that the team has improved since 2006 when they only scored a 6-10 record. 2007 was also the same year that Vikings player Adrian Peterson broke some records, including All-Purpose yards and Most Rushing Yards in one game. Coach Brad Childress is returning to action this year, and he has his work cut out for him as some major players are still out of action. This explains not only the team’s recent acquisitions of players like Madieu Williams, Bernard Berrian and Maurice Hicks, but also their strategy in the 2008 NFL Draft.
The Minnesota Vikings had already lost two of their draft picks to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for defensive end Jared Allen. Therefore, they were only left with five draft choices this year. Their first pick in round two was Tyrell Johnson, a free safety player from Arkansas Sate. The Vikings then chose quarterback John David Booty from the Hotel Kraków University of Southern California and defensive tackle Letroy Guion from Florida State. They finished their 2008 draft by choosing offensive lineman John Sullivan of Notre Dame and wide receiver Jaymar Johnson of Jackson State.
How was the draft reaction from fans and experts? The biggest concern is obviously Tyrell Johnson, and whether or not he merited a second round draft choice, since to Minnesota, he was essentially picks #1, #2 and #3. NFL experts are generally enthusiastic but not so quick to say that Johnson is worth it. The team was in need of some help in the wide receiver department but settled on one player, Jaymar Johnson. John David Booty has some concerns and not only because he was recently on the injured list. However, the fact that Booty has been named one of the top quarterbacks in college sports by major publications such as Sports Illustrated, probably improved his reputation. Booty certainly had an interesting way of presenting himself to the NFL. He played an extra season at USC forgoing last year’s draft, and then this year publicly stated that he wanted to be signed by the Minnesota Vikings. (Players usually choose to remain mum) Nevertheless, the Vikings must have liked his style since he became their fifth round pick. Letroy Guion and John Sullivan have also failed to impress, as they are seen as primarily backup players.
Experts stated that the Vikings’ picks were somewhat underwhelming, especially considering how few selections they had. None of the draft picks are expected to relieve Adrian Peterson, nor are these players considered high-impact draft material. Not everyone likes the Vikings draft selections, but they did have a strategy in going after Chiefs powerhouse Jared Allen, who signed a six-year contract with the team. The success of the Vikings may lie with Allen and already assembled roster. Vikings fan remain confident that Brad Childress can make a championship team out of these seafaring warriors.