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Minnesota Vikings 2017 NFL draft recap with grades and analysis

By Jordan Reid

Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings owners Mark Wilf and Zygi Wilf along with general manager Rick Spielman against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Texans 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings owners Mark Wilf and Zygi Wilf along with general manager Rick Spielman against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Texans 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) carries the ball while being defended by North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Jack Tocho (29) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) carries the ball while being defended by North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Jack Tocho (29) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

"With the 245th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Jack Tocho, cornerback, N.C. State."

As most late-round picks are, they are strictly based on risk, upside, value and to gain roster depth. Former N.C. State defensive back Jack Tocho is a prime example of this.

A senior captain for the Wolfpack, he was a do it all player for them. He is a physical man-to-man cornerback with some limitations. Long speed is the biggest flaw most see in Tocho’s game. Recording a 4.54 fourty, that is low for a cornerback with his skill type.

Scouts think he may be best suited as a safety because he plays well when seeing everything in front of him. At safety, he would have a chance to see the entire field and thus it would cater to his playing style.

He has been a productive player with 32 passes defending, including six career interceptions. He also is very good in run support.

Grade: B-

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