Vikings Have 2 Rookies Absolutely Thriving in the Preseason
Both players made the most of their time in their NFL debuts, and the Vikings suddenly have two young defenders worth watching as the preseason continues.Roberts was especially impressive. The linebacker earned a 92.6 PFF grade, making him the highest-graded undrafted free agent during the opening week of the preseason. He was effective against the run and in coverage, posting a 75.8 run-defense grade and a 91.4 coverage grade.Read More on NFLMore sports: Rams’ Puka Nacua Has to Avoid a ‘Year With Struggles’...He also didn't miss a tackle, recorded two defensive stops and picked off a pass in coverage.
- ▪Both players made the most of their time in their NFL debuts, and the Vikings suddenly have two young defenders worth watching as the preseason continues.Roberts was especially impressive.
- ▪The linebacker earned a 92.6 PFF grade, making him the highest-graded undrafted free agent during the opening week of the preseason.
- ▪He was effective against the run and in coverage, posting a 75.8 run-defense grade and a 91.4 coverage grade.Read More on NFLMore sports: Rams’ Puka Nacua Has to Avoid a ‘Year With Struggles’...He also didn't miss a tackle, recorded two def
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By Anne Erickson0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Minnesota Vikings have lots of established players expected to make an impact this season, but two rookies are making a strong case for themselves early in the preseason.Neither Jacob Roberts nor Jacob Thomas was drafted, which makes their early success even more special. Both players made the most of their time in their NFL debuts, and the Vikings suddenly have two young defenders worth watching as the preseason continues.Roberts was especially impressive. The linebacker earned a 92.6 PFF grade, making him the highest-graded undrafted free agent during the opening week of the preseason.
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