The Minnesota Vikings are currently participating in the NFL Scouting Combine, looking for the next future star to don the purple and gold.
Leading up to April’s NFL Draft, teams will be allowed to interview players throughout the week to help make selections easier. Essentially, it’s another piece of the puzzle.
On Saturday, the media was able to interview offensive linemen and specialists who are scheduled to practice Sunday afternoon.
Here are some key takeaways from these interviews.
DL/LB interview
DB/TE interview
QB/RB/WR Interview
BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia talks boxing
#BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia said he has been a boxer all his life and his grandfather was a Golden Globe Award winner.
He trains with his cousin Penei Sewell, who he says helps him use his independent hands in pass production. He calls himself “Dancing Bear.” pic.twitter.com/QS1IiUtekq
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 2, 2024
Arizona OT Jordan Morgan talks about where he’ll play in the NFL
#Arizona LT Jordan Morgan has had his first formal interview. #Eagles At the combine. He meets with Stoutland and says the meeting went well.
He is expected to play tackle at the NFL level, but teams have asked him if he is willing to play guard. pic.twitter.com/loHwpEUXow
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 2, 2024
Alabama OT JC Latham visit
Boston College OG Christian Mahogany plays with a chip on his shoulder
#B.C IOL’s Christian Mahogany was not allowed to play soccer from an early age and plays with a shoulder injury. The troll in the trenches who told me tomorrow would be a test like a freak.
I had a formal meeting with #Eagles He attended the Shrine Bowl and was among the top 30 visitors in Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/6HOOOt1T7O
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 2, 2024
Penn State C Hunter Nurzad plays center
Penn St. center Hunter Nurzad talks about meeting the Bears, playing in an outside zone scheme, and details his technique for snapping the ball and playing with Olu Fashanu. pic.twitter.com/c4icizP2AX
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) March 2, 2024
Georgia OT Amarius Mims talks about areas for improvement
Georgia IOL Cedric Van Plan talks leadership
Yale OT Kiran Amegaji talks about being a small school applicant
Yale University OT Kiran Amegaji says of being an applicant to a small school:
~He believes the Ivy League is underrated and I take pride in bringing attention to the Ivy League because they have a lot of talent. He also said that while he was in high school he never thought it was possible to stand in his position, and then he started attending high school… pic.twitter.com/V4muD6MPJ7
— Daniel Harms🏈 (@InHarmsWay19) March 2, 2024
Washington OT Roger Rosengarten talks about meeting with Eagles
#Washington RT Roger Rosengarten played both LT and RT during his career, protecting the QB’s blindside.
he told me that he met him #Eagles At my first formal, I had the opportunity to build relationships with Jeff Stoutland and Nick Sirianni. We have some great tapes. pic.twitter.com/JQcKr2bOjo
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 2, 2024
Notre Dame OT Joe Alt says he’s become more aggressive
Joe Alto is calm on the podium, but knows he has to switch on and be more aggressive on the field. Here’s what drives the switch: pic.twitter.com/M2qM9AJ9gM
— Turon Davenport (@TDavenport_NFL) March 2, 2024
Notre Dame OT Joe Alto switches to right side.
We asked the top rumored Notre Dame OT #charger If you’re asked about a move to the right side and how you’re preparing for that potential transition, target Joe Alto. pic.twitter.com/QddoATeWFv
— Alex Katson🇯🇵 (@alexkatson) March 2, 2024
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