4 boom-or-bust prospects the Vikings might gamble on in 2021
By Dean Jones
Gregory Rousseau – DE (Miami)
Although there is a lot to like about the physical attributes Gregory Rousseau brings to the table, the Vikings might want to think twice about taking him at No. 14 overall.
He has plenty of work to do from a technical standpoint. Once the defensive end gets to the next level, and considering how Minnesota needs immediate assistance from their first-rounder, this is an obvious red flag.
However, if Rousseau has been working on this over the last year after opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 health concerns, then there is a real chance the Miami star could hit the ground running.
He showed up to the Senior Bowl in tremendous shape without taking part, but nobody will know for sure just how much the prospect has developed until he gets to camp.
Simply put, it could go either way where Rousseau is concerned, and unless the Vikings trade back, the edge rusher would be a reach.