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The NFL Draft grading process can be a fickle thing to navigate. While we are quick to hand out grades shortly after the draft, without the player ever having a chance to get on the field yet, we often do not look back on our grades and see how they aged. However, Pete Prisco of CBS Sports did just that, entering the time machine, going back to 2023, and reviewing the grades handed out.
For the Minnesota Vikings, Prisco originally graded the 2023 draft class a C-, and during his look back, he remained with his original grade.
"They had six picks and two are still on the roster, with both being projected starters. One is first-round receiver Jordan Addison, who has proven to be a good player. The other is fourth-round safety Jay Ward, who is expected to take over for Harrison Smith this season. The rest of the draft produced little. My favorite pick was Addison, who I said would be the best receiver in his class. He is not that, but he's been a really productive player for them. I didn't like the pick of corner Mekhi Blackmon in the second round, but he tore and ACL after a promising start to his career and is now in Indianapolis. This was not one of my favorite drafts then, and it isn't now."
Needless to say, the Addison pick has aged well, despite the multiple driving issues that have popped up over time. The rest of the class continued to be an indictment of the recent draft history of this team, and the grade reflected that appropriately.
Now, the Vikings will continue to search for their next general manager who can hopefully get that draft record back on track.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Jordan Addison not enough to save the Vikings 2023 NFL Draft grade
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For the Minnesota Vikings, Prisco originally graded the 2023 draft class a C-, and during his look back, he remained with his original grade.
"They had six picks and two are still on the roster, with both being projected starters. One is first-round receiver Jordan Addison, who has proven to be a good player. The other is fourth-round safety Jay Ward, who is expected to take over for Harrison Smith this season. The rest of the draft produced little. My favorite pick was Addison, who I said would be the best receiver in his class. He is not that, but he's been a really productive player for them. I didn't like the pick of corner Mekhi Blackmon in the second round, but he tore and ACL after a promising start to his career and is now in Indianapolis. This was not one of my favorite drafts then, and it isn't now."
Needless to say, the Addison pick has aged well, despite the multiple driving issues that have popped up over time. The rest of the class continued to be an indictment of the recent draft history of this team, and the grade reflected that appropriately.
Now, the Vikings will continue to search for their next general manager who can hopefully get that draft record back on track.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Jordan Addison not enough to save the Vikings 2023 NFL Draft grade
Continue reading...
