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A few UDFAs could once again make the Vikings’ roster
The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the better teams in recent years when it comes to adding future contributors from the ranks of UDFAs and as such it makes sense to take a closer look at the twenty players the Vikings added this year, as at least a few of them stand a decent chance to make the roster. Last year, Bo Richter, Dwight McGlothern, Gabriel Murphy, and Taki Taimani made the Vikings’ roster as UDFAs.
Here is a quick breakdown of each player and how they might make the roster. Lance Zierlein’s scouting reports are linked to the player title where available.
Batty is a bigger bodied (6’5”, 275-pound) edge rusher - more of a 4-3 base end in size although he played from a 2-point stance at times at BYU. Similar to Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins in possibly having inside-outside versatility although he’s not as athletic as Ingram-Dawkins. It seems that Brian Flores is looking for this body type to complement the smaller and more athletic OLBs currently on the roster.
In addition to being solid in run defense and pass rush at BYU (PFF grades in the mid-70s in both categories), Batty also did well in coverage which adds to his versatile skill set and doubtless was a factor in the Vikings signing him as a UDFA. He could also bring some value as a special teamer that would help him make the roster.
Batty is 26 and will have a tough road to make the roster, given Greenard, Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Gabriel Murphy, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, and Bo Richter are already on the roster. But Batty brings a solid resume as a UDFA and could potential make the roster at the back end of the depth chart if he also proves to be a solid contributor on special teams. Here is his highlight reel.
At 5’7”, 162 pounds the only way he makes the roster is as the punt returner at the bottom of the WR depth chart. But he’s a dangerous punt returner. He ran a 4.38” 40 at his pro day- which looks like his play speed. Fun highlight reel.
Brosmer doesn’t have any special physical talent to distinguish himself at quarterback, which is why he went undrafted, but he’s able to play within his abilities and avoid negative plays. As a result, he grades very well according to PFF, with one of the lowest turnover-worthy play rates in the FBS last season and highest adjusted completion percentages. He also managed about one big-time throw per game with the Gophers. Ultimately if the team is down to QB3, all you can reasonably expect is what Brosmer has to offer.
Brosmer should be able to displace Brett Rypien as QB3- it would be disappointing if he didn’t- but ultimately Brosmer is competing against other backup QBs that get cut at the...
