An update on #Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz, who ran a blazing 4.26. He's recently met with the #Rams, #Bills, #Bengals, #Lions, #Vikings, #Ravens, #Cowboys & #Cardinals.
Previously reported: #Patriots, #Seahawks, #Steelers, #Jets, #Chargers, #Colts, #Saints and #Titans.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) March 25, 2021
The Vikings return some key wide receivers from 2020.
Wide receiver Justin Jefferson is coming off a stellar rookie season. Fellow wideout Adam Thielen, who was a great red zone target in 2020, is also still under contract. The team even re-signed Chad Beebe.
But Minnesota could use a stronger wide receiver three, especially if the Vikings want to upgrade their offense and utilize the passing game more often. A great way to find a definitive wide receiver three is through the NFL draft.
Could Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz be the answer? According to Draft Network’s Justin Melo, Schwartz has met with the Vikings. Although, to be fair, the Auburn wideout has met with plenty of other NFL teams, per Melo.
However, Schwartz could still be a good option for Minnesota. Schwartz ran a 4.26 in the 40-yard dash at Auburn’s pro day, so he could add some more speed to the slot position. He’s also 6-feet, which doesn’t make him a big-bodied wide receiver, but doesn’t make him small, either.
Schwartz could go anywhere in the draft, but mock drafts have him typically going in rounds 3-5. If Minnesota finds itself still looking for a capable wide receiver at that stage and Schwartz is still available, I think he’d be good choice.
