Lewis Cine – S
When talking about some unexpected firecrackers on the 2022 Minnesota Vikings one guy who has to jump to the top of the list is first-round draft pick Lewis Cine. Yes, he was a first-round choice and with that comes lofty expectations, but when thinking of the most explosive players on the current Vikings roster, names like Danielle Hunter, Za’Darius Smith, Justin Jefferson, and Dalvin Cook immediately come to mind, and not the rookie from Georgia.
While Cine isn’t the first name thought of, he could end up being one of the loudest firecrackers of them all. He is first of all a huge hitter. This guy loves contact and doesn’t hesitate one second to come up and lay a huge hit on a receiver or running back. The best part is that he has great form so when he does lay the bone-crunching hits that ignite excitement in the fanbase and the team, he won’t get flagged.
Cine is much more than just a big hitter. He also has very good ball skills and a high football IQ. He only had two career interceptions at Georgia, but he did have plenty of pass breakups. He knows when to go up and high point the football and he could be a guy who ends up making plenty of game-changing plays for the Vikings defense this season and could be one of the catalysts that improves this unit from its embarrassing 2021 performance.