Minnesota Vikings draft notes: 2017 Senior Bowl practice, day one
By Jordan Reid
- LSU cornerback Tre’Davious White had an impressive first day of practice. He consistently showed smooth hips, and fluid transitions in and out of his backpedal.
Iowa defensive back Desmond King got off to a rough start but he settled down and showed why he was a consensus All-American selection. One of the most highly debated prospects in the draft due to questions about whether he should play cornerback or safety, King showed that he is capable of being a cornerback. He’s best suited in a cover-two defensive scheme because he just doesn’t have the long speed or flexibility to be a man-to-man corner.
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- Despite his grabby tendencies, West Virginia’s Rasul Douglas is a cornerback that stood out. Once he learns to trust his technique, he’s a prospect that will rise. Being that Douglas is 6-foot-2, with long arms and speed, teams will covet him.
- Michigan cornerback Jourdan Lewis showed to be exactly what he was on tape. A shorter, but stingy corner. He was consistently hip-to-hip with receivers in coverage all while showing his ball skills.
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Remaining Senior Bowl practice schedule:
Wednesday, January 25
12:15 pm – 2:15 pm (North)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (South)
Thursday, January 26
12:15 pm – 2:15 pm (North)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (South)