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Kyle Ratke

Where does Vikings’ 2019 rookie class rank?

With the 2019 NFL season over (besides that one really important game), we know how each team’s 2019 draft class played out.

The folks over at Pro Football Focus ranked every team’s draft class and the Vikings ranked right in the middle of the pack at 15.

Here’s a snippet of what PFF writer Ben Linsey wrote about the Vikings:

Though first-round pick Garrett Bradbury had a rough rookie season — he was constantly beaten by pass-rushers foaming at the mouth to get an opportunity against him — the rest of the Vikings’ class had some bright spots. Their next two selections — tight end Irv Smith Jr. and running back Alexander Mattison — both appeared capable of being starting-caliber players on a good offense.

To recap:

  • Garrett Bradbury: Not as good as everyone thought he would be.
  • Alexander Mattison and Irv Smith Jr.: Probably a very bright future.
  • Bisi Johnson: Looked like a steal in the seventh round.

You would have liked to see more rookies step up, but Bradbury will improve in season No. 2, and both Mattison and Smith Jr. looked to have big roles with this team for years to come.

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