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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 /
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Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) works out prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) works out prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Steve Palazzolo or Pro Football Focus: Grade – C+

"“He’s a solid late-round pick (+19.8 receiving grade ranked 13th in the draft class), capable of winning in the short game (slants) and adding a red-zone presence with his size. The problem with Treadwell is creating separation at the intermediate and deep level, right where offensive coordinator Norv Turner is trying to get the ball. In addition to not separating well, his pairing with QB Teddy Bridgewater is not ideal as Bridgewater is hesitant to throw into tight windows and that marriage may not play to Treadwell’s skillset.”"

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Dan Kadar of SBNation: Grade – A

"“Three wide receivers went before the best one in the draft mostly because Treadwell ran an unimpressive 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine. Treadwell is a big and physical receiver who can be a top target for Teddy Bridgewater. If he can play a little faster and concentrate through the catch, he can put up big numbers in the NFL. Oh, and he’ll help Adrian Peterson. Treadwell is one of the best run blocking wide outs in this year’s draft.”"

Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report: Grade – B+

"“Treadwell has one of the best releases I’ve seen in years. In the NFL, a lot of downfield “wins” take place in those first five yards: The cornerback gets knocked out of position or loses a step in transition, and he cannot just grab hold and ride along like college defenders do. Treadwell is also still coming back from a 2014 injury and could gain back a half-step.”"

Pete Prisco of CBS Sports: Grade – A

"“This is a great pick. They have the next Dez Bryant.”"

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While calling him the next Dez Bryant is a lot of fun, Treadwell will need to prove he can work hard with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to help bring the Minnesota Vikings to the next level. It will be interesting to see how the newest wide receiver is integrated into Norv Turner’s offense and how much of a difference he can make in the dismal red zone offense.

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