A writer at Daily Norseman recently compiled a mock draft that has a popular college player heading to Minnesota.
The article hypothesized that the Vikings might draft Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts in the third round.
Hurts was the runner-up for the Heisman trophy after he had transferred from Alabama to the Sooners. He threw for 3,851 yards, 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions in his final collegiate season.
Personally, I think this move could work. The Vikings need a backup quarterback, and there are definitely some unknowns about Hurts’ game translating to the next level, but he’s worth taking a chance on.
The Sooners showed that Hurts, under the right system and coaching, could be used very effectively. And as Daily Norseman points out, he is a mobile quarterback, which gives the Vikings another dimension to their offense.
There’s definitely a possibility that Hurts doesn’t become a star in the NFL, but that’s not necessarily what the Vikings need at this present time. If he falls to Minnesota in the third round, I say take him.
