Vikings Trade Up Into 4th, Snag Another Corner
K. Joudry
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Originally, the Vikings only had one fourth-round selection. A fifth from this season and next year’s fourth allowed them to move up for Akayleb Evans.
Take a look at what Dane Brugler of The Athletic has to say about Minnesota’s newest player:
A physical, long-armed athlete, Evans has plus speed and transition movement skills to press or play from depth. His eye discipline needs to be better to help mask his lack of short-area twitch and control when attempting to constrict passing windows. Overall, Evans doesn’t have the résumé or reaction quickness of a playmaking corner, but he has an enticing combination of size, length and speed to hold up in man or zone coverage. He projects as a rotational corner in the NFL with starting upside.
Evans will partner with Andrew Booth Jr. as rookie corners looking to make an immediate impact in Minnesota. Given the draft slot, it’ll likely take some time for him to get onto the field. Even still, it’s good to see the Vikings continue addressing their secondary.
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