Minnesota Vikings draft grades for picking Laquon Treadwell
By Adam Carlson
![Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Laquon Treadwell (Mississippi) poses with daughter Madison after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the number twenty-three overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Laquon Treadwell (Mississippi) poses with daughter Madison after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the number twenty-three overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fthevikingage-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F04-2Flaquon-treadwell-nfl-2016-nfl-draft-2-bc4ac9c92c88225e9bd677317a3f37b567f7609f0a00cdb340f8a57603ebd401.jpg)
WalterFootball.com: Grade – B+
"“I’m giving all of these receiver picks a B+. Forgive me for being boring in this stretch, but they all make sense. Laquon Treadwell was seen as the No. 1 player on some boards, but the receivers were all ranked evenly heading into the 2016 NFL Draft. It was just a matter of what teams were looking for. The Texans, for example, wanted a speed guy to complement DeAndre Hopkins. The Vikings, on the other hand, wanted a possession receiver. Treadwell is definitely that, as seen by his 4.64 40 time, but he’s still a very good player and well worth the 23rd pick in the draft. “"
Chad Reuter of NFL.com: Grade – A
"“The skinny: General manager Rick Spielman got the most physical receiver in the draft in Treadwell. There’s no reason he won’t be a to-go guy for Teddy Bridgewater.”"
Steven Ruiz of USA Today: Grade – A
"“This pick made too much sense for the Vikings to pass up. Treadwell isn’t a burner but he has the frame and ball skills to develop into a dominant receiver No. 1 receiver. That’s exactly what Minnesota and Teddy Bridgewater need to push the passing game to the next level.”"
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