Minnesota Vikings training camp: Day 6 stock report

Jayron Kearse was more hyped up than any other player through the first four days of practice, and he’s definitely lived up to the hype in person. Kearse’s 6’4″ frame is absolutely massive, and he’s used that length much better in training camp than he did in his 2014 college film. For such a tall player, Kearse has a remarkably low center of gravity and shows great movement skills, staying low in his back pedal and making quick cuts. Additionally, he’s shown great physicality so far, which was a major question mark coming in. In 1 on 1s, Kearse covered an Isaac Fruechte slant closely and made a physical pass breakup, hitting him and wrestling the ball loose. Even though he’s still working with the third team, Kearse is making a very strong case to make the team.

Teddy Bridgewater had a slightly inconsistent day again, throwing two interceptions, but he earned himself a spot on this list for one reason: his deep ball has undeniably improved. Teddy has shown better velocity on his throws to all levels of the field this year, and his downfield accuracy has been much better. In addition to the bomb to Diggs, Teddy hit a number of deep and intermediate passes and narrowly overthrew another bomb to Treadwell. He still needs to show better consistency, but his interceptions can largely be attributed to feeling out his receivers and challenging his own boundaries.

David Morgan has looked very good so far, stringing together a number of solid practices. Going into training camp, it was well known that Morgan excelled as a blocker, and he has absolutely lived up to that billing so far. It’s as a receiver that Morgan has really impressed, though. Morgan has shown great hands, catching everything that’s been thrown at him, and he’s gotten open frequently on underneath routes. Morgan was seen as a blocking specialist when he was drafted, but he’s shown so far that he’ll be able to contribute as a receiver.

Blair Walsh looked very good kicking the ball, going 8 for 8 on kicks ranging from around 30 to 48 yards and showing plenty of leg, kicking it far above the uprights.

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