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Minnesota Vikings Draft 2017: Final rankings and grades – Offense

By Jordan Reid

Aug 12, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet at Paul Brown Stadium. The Vikings won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet at Paul Brown Stadium. The Vikings won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
Prospect School Rank Height Weight Round Grade
Deshaun Watson Clemson 1 6-2 221 2
DeShone Kizer Notre Dame 2 6-4 233 2
Mitch Trubisky North Carolina 3 6-2 222 2
Patrick Mahomes Texas Tech 4 6-2 225 2-3
Nathan Peterman Pittsburgh 5 6-2 226 3
Davis Webb California 6 6-4 229 4
Brad Kaaya Miami (Fla.) 7 6-3 214 4
Joshua Dobbs Tennessee 8 6-3 216 4-5
Jerod Evans Virginia Tech 10 6-2 232 5-6
Chad Kelly Ole Miss 9 6-2 224 6-7
C.J. Beathard Iowa 11 6-2 219 7
Alex Torgersen Pennsylvania 12 6-2 218 7
Seth Russell Baylor 13 6-2 213 UDFA
Cooper Rush Central Michigan 14 6-2 228 UDFA
Patrick Towles Boston College 15 6-4 241 UDFA

  • Josh Dobbs – Tennessee

Dobbs finished his Tennessee career with a 23-12 overall record, the fifth most wins in school history. Many close to him say that he is a highly intelligent individual and that is evident as he majored in aerospace engineering.

On the field, Dobbs is considered a down the line option as he really didn’t show much expected improvement in his time in Knoxville. With this QB class considered weak, he will hear his name called earlier than expected.

Age: 22  (1/26/1995)

NFL Comparison: Brett Hundley

  • Jerod Evans – Virginia Tech

Although Evans was just a one-year starter (14 games) for the Hokies, he had a very successful career, passing for 3,522 yards, 29 touchdowns with just eight interceptions. The former Virginia Tech signal caller’s stock has been steady as many see him as a solid developmental option.

He has the frame and arm strength of an NFL QB, but many question his consistency with his accuracy and overall throwing mechanics.

Age: 23  (1/16/1994)

NFL Comparison: Logan Thomas

  • Alex Torgersen – Penn

A little known name, but Torgersen attended a widely known university in Penn. He is not blessed with the most gifted arm, but what you see on film is that he overcomes that by knowing where to go with the ball.

Throwing 52 touchdowns to just 18 interceptions, and 7,025 yards in a three-year span, Torgersen had a highly successful career. He has the potential to be a team’s developmental option as an immediate backup option in the distant future.

Age: 22  (1/13/1995)

NFL Comparison: Matt Barkley

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