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Four 2020 NFL Draft prospects for the Vikings to watch in Week 13

ByLuke Parrish|
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 05: Jake Paulson #80 and Seth Green #17 of the Minnesota Gophers congratulate teammate Tyler Johnson #6 on a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second quarter of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gophers defeated the Fighting Illini 40-17. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 05: Jake Paulson #80 and Seth Green #17 of the Minnesota Gophers congratulate teammate Tyler Johnson #6 on a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second quarter of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gophers defeated the Fighting Illini 40-17. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Steven Montez
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Steven Montez

Steven Montez – QB (Colorado)

vs. Washington

  • When: Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Where: Folsom Field in Boulder, CO
  • TV: ESPN

There have been rumors floating around of the Vikings potentially targeting a quarterback early in the draft. Instead, they should take a chance on a late-round prospect and hope for the best.

In my opinion, NFL teams should draft a quarterback on Day 3 every single year. You never know what may happen as a result, and the risk is much lower than the potential reward.

Colorado’s Steven Montez is someone who has the tools to be a quality backup at the next level. Montez has size – 6-foot-5, 235 pounds – and he is a great athlete. His footwork in the pocket allows him to step into throws or take off and run in he needs to. 2019 has been his worst season as a passer, so he should slide a little bit in the 2020 draft.

Montez has thrown a career-high 10 interceptions already this season, but he has also added 14 touchdown passes. He has never thrown for more than 3,000 yards in a season for Colorado, however, his presence as a dual-threat quarterback with a big arm makes him a draft crush.

He also has four years of experience under his belt. In four seasons, Montez has 72 total touchdowns – 60 passing, 11 rushing, and one receiving. On the flip side, he also has 33 interceptions and is completing just 62.4 percent of his throws.

Montez is not a polished quarterback right now but his traits are worth a look. Despite his struggles this season, the Vikings should still seriously consider spending a Day 3 pick to bring him in next year.

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