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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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Oct 30, 2014; Louisville, KY, USA; Florida State Seminoles fullback Freddie Stevenson (23) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Florida State defeated Louisville 42-31. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2014; Louisville, KY, USA; Florida State Seminoles fullback Freddie Stevenson (23) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Florida State defeated Louisville 42-31. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
Prospect School Rank Height Weight Round Grade
Sam Rogers Virginia Tech 1 5-10 231 6
Freddie Stevenson Florida State 2 6-0 234 6-7
Prescott Line Michigan State 3 5-11 246 UDFA
Emmanuel Holder Towson 4 5-11 265 UDFA
Nate Iese UCLA 5 6-2 244 UDFA

  • Sam Rogers – Virginia Tech

Rogers did not serve as a traditional fullback in the Hokies’ offense, but more as an “H-back” who served multiple purposes. He can be attached at the hip of the formation, line up as a lead blocker, or flex out and run routes.

There were multiple roles that Rogers played in his time in Blacksburg. Posting a career high 24 catches, along with 301 yards, he is a player that has ultimate value as he has experience on all special teams units as well.

Age: 22  (4/12/1995)

NFL Comparison: Anthony Sherman

  • Freddie Stevenson – Florida State

A definite tone-setter of the Seminole rushing attack, Stevenson played the traditional fullback role for Jimbo Fisher’s offense. A position that’s slowly died in the NFL, he still provides value to teams that still utilize a fullback.

At 6-feet, 243 pounds, Stevenson is a bit smaller than most NFL fullbacks, and that is evident in his playing style. He isn’t a prospect who’s going to clear run lanes at the point of attack, but he will sustain blocks in order for rushers to find lanes behind him.

Age: 22  (4/12/1995)

NFL Comparison: Jerome Felton

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