Dalvin Cook To Participate In Virtual Program

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook plans to take part in the team's virtual offseason program while awaiting a new contract, according to sources. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2020. Minnesota's virtual program begins on Monday. The two sides could work something out long term this summer. The Vikings […]

They Took Who??? Confusing NFL Draft Picks

Every year, the NFL holds a draft, and every year during that draft, 32 NFL teams make decisions that will positively impact the team going forward. But every year, some teams also make decisions that are...confusing. Confounding. Puzzling. Whatever adjective you want to use, teams make decisions that leave us, the outsiders watching the draft, […]

Vikings Add Offensive Line Depth With Kyle Hinton

The Minnesota Vikings used their last pick of the 2020 NFL Draft on offensive guard Kyle Hinton out of Washburn. Hinton has NFL size at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds, and displayed an advanced skill level for a small-school prospect. He'll need time to adjust to a higher level of competition, but he is a good interior […]

Vikings Grab Iowa Quarterback Nate Stanley

With the 244th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley. A solid player for the Hawkeyes, Stanley never threw for a completion percentage over 60 percent and had just 16 touchdowns to seven interceptions as a senior. But Stanley does hold onto the ball too long but has […]

Vikings Snag Brian Cole in the Final Round

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Mississippi State safety Brian Cole with the No. 249 pick during the 2020 NFL Draft. He's a versatile player that has great range and above-average movement skills. Cole needs to improve his play recognition, but he has decent upside. He recorded 67 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and two sacks […]

Vikings Draft Michigan State Defensive End Kenny Willekes

On Saturday the Minnesota Vikings used the 225th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes. A productive college player who had 23.5 sacks in his final three years with the Spartans, Willekes has the chance to be a solid rotational lineman right off the bat, with the upside to […]

Vikings Take Josh Metellus With Second Sixth-Round Pick

The Minnesota Vikings selected Michigan safety Josh Metellus with the 205th overall pick in the sixth round, their second pick of the round. Metellus is stocky at 5-foot-11, 209 pounds, but he still has solid athleticism. The big thing with him is that he has the versatility to play anywhere at the second level or […]

Blake Brandel Goes To Vikings In Sixth Round

With the 203rd overall pick in the sixth round, the Minnesota Vikings selected Oregon State offensive tackle Blake Brandel. The Vikings used a pick on an offensive tackle in the second round with Ezra Cleveland, and Brandel becomes the second tackle taken by the Vikes in this draft. Brandel wasn't really on the draft radar. […]

Vikings Select K.J. Osborn With No. 176 Pick

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Miami wide receiver K.J. Osborn as the No. 176 pick during the 2020 NFL Draft. He is a dangerous runner after the catch, but he has some issues with route-running. Osburn hauled in 50 receptions for 547 yards and five touchdowns during the 2019 season. He's mostly going to be […]

Vikings Take Corner Harrison Hand

With the 169th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings took their third cornerback of the draft in Temple’s Harrison Hand. Hand is a good run defender who lacks elite speed, but it’s hard to see him having a role aside from special teams just based on the numbers. The Vikings did lose […]

Troy Dye Lands In Minnesota

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Oregon linebacker Troy Dye with the No. 132 selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Dye has been an impact player at Oregon for each of the last four seasons. He collected 84 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks through 13 games in 2019. He is great in zone […]

Vikings Draft Defensive Tackle James Lynch

With the 130th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Baylor defensive tackle James Lynch. The junior had 41 tackles last season and showed huge improvement in his ability to get into the backfield, finishing with 13.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for losses. With Linval Joseph gone, Minnesota needed to add talent […]

Vikings Draft D.J. Wonnum In Fourth Round

The Minnesota Vikings used their fourth-round selection (117th overall) on South Carolina edge rusher D.J. Wonnum. The former high school tight end is a tall, fast pass rusher who plays with maximum effort on every play. According to scouts, he needs work in the run game, as he has a tendency to get washed out […]

Instant Reaction: NFL Draft Round 1 Winners/Losers

The NFL's virtual draft started on Thursday, and while there were some differences -- the virtual boos, the huge number of Zoom screens we saw, the mouths not matching up exactly with all of the words -- it was mostly just a normal NFL draft, with teams making picks and trades and analysts breaking things […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - NFL Draft Round 1 Reaction

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano react to the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft as it happens and discuss the fantasy football impact of all the rookie picks. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure […]

Cameron Dantzler Selected By Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Mississippi State cornerback Cameron Dantzler with the No. 89 pick in the third round. Minnesota was looking to add depth at corner after the loss of Xavier Rhodes this offseason. Dantzler might not start right away in 2020, but he has solid upside. He has natural ball skills but didn't […]

Vikings Strengthen Offensive Line With Ezra Cleveland

The Minnesota Vikings bolstered their offensive line with the No. 58 pick in the 2020 draft when they selected Boise State tackle Ezra Cleveland. Cleveland had an excellent showing at the NFL Combine in February and is extremely athletic, although he is regarded as a developmental tackle. Scouting reports indicate that he will need to […]

Vikings Will Be Aggressive In Rounds 2 and 3

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman sounds like a man on a mission for Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft on Friday evening. "We're trying to be as aggressive as we can tonight because of the amount of capital we have..If there are players still there..in the upper echelon of the second/third […]

Vikings In Pursuit Of Trent Williams

The Minnesota Vikings are considering a trade for Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams. The Vikings made an offer last week for a Day 3 pick, but nothing came to fruition. There was no movement after Round 1 on Thursday night, but the Vikings could revisit things before Round 2 kicks off Friday evening. The […]

Vikings Take Jeff Gladney With Second To Last Pick In First Round

The Minnesota Vikings selected TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday. Gladney has dealt with some knee injuries, but he has plenty of upside at the next level because of his speed. He needs to learn how to finish better down the field, but he […]

Justin Jefferson Comes Off The Board At No. 22 To Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings selected LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday. The Vikings traded Stefon Diggs to the Bills this offseason, so Jefferson will immediately help fill the receiving void for quarterback Kirk Cousins alongside Adam Thielen. Jefferson had an unbelievable career in college. […]

Final 2020 NFL Mock Draft

It’s draft day! Hopeful NFL fans are optimistic and excited, ready for their favorite team to ace the draft. For some fanbases, the reality may be more disappointing. Part of the fun of the NFL Draft is the uncertainty of it. "Chalk" mock drafts rarely turn out to be even remotely accurate. Creating a mock […]

Early 2020 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2020 fantasy football rookie rankings (top 120). These rankings are being released before the 2020 NFL Draft so things will of course change. Adjustments to these rookie rankings will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. You can also see Brandon Murchison's dynasty rookie […]

2020 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

With the NFL Draft just one week away, smokescreen season is upon us. Most mock drafters agree on the top three picks, but the draft gets fascinating at pick No. 4.  The Giants could trade the pick to a team looking for a quarterback or sit tight and take the best offensive lineman or defensive […]

2020 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

There are less than two weeks until the 2020 NFL Draft. The league is gearing up for an unprecedented virtual experience, with some teams concerned about the security of the technology being used. Football fans are particularly excited, as a sports-starved nation looks for an escape from current events. Even without the in-person fanfare, the NFL […]

2020 NFL Draft Wide Receivers: Dream Destinations

The 2020 NFL Draft is nearly here. We don't know where the top skill players will land, but as fantasy football junkies we know where we want them to go. This list is filled with my favorite wide receivers for the 2020 class, starting with the receivers I believe are the most talented and capable […]

Wide Receiver Dream Destinations (Tier 2) - 2020 NFL Draft

We've already covered the top tier of rookie wide receivers from the 2020 NFL Draft class and where their best and worst landing spots would be. This article continues in the same vein, continuing with some very talented receivers as well but whose short-term fates could be hindered due to particular team situations. Both the […]

The King's Keeper Corner: Early QB Primer

Every week in the King’s Keeper Corner, we will get you prepared for roster decisions ahead from various perspectives. We will examine player values by position, look at specific performers and compare keeper selections. We will also directly answer your keeper questions. Pose your questions to me @scotteRotoEx on Twitter to get your answers in […]

2020 NFL Early-Draft Exploits: VOA vs. ADP for Quarterbacks

If you're a loyal RotoBaller reader, you know we strive to give you the edge no matter the fantasy sport you happen to be playing. Just a few weeks ago I took another step and introduced three metrics for fantasy football: Value Over Starter (VOS), Value Over Average (VOA), and Value Over Replacement (VOR). The idea […]

2020 NFL Mock Draft (and Rob Gronkowski) - Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode the guys take you through their final mocks before Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Where will fantasy relevant players land and how will their values be looked at for, not only 2020, but also […]