I've seen plenty of mock drafts predicting the Vikings will pick a cornerback or an offensive tackle (if a good one falls to them) or even a quarterback. But I hadn't read one that had the Vikings taking Florida's Percy Harvin with the #22 pick until today.
Mock drafts – especially those penned in February – are notoriously unreliable. The first round never goes according to the script written by the likes of Mel Kiper Jr. Players predicted to be taken high fall and other players rise. Still, I really hope the Vikings aren't considering Harvin.
Harvin's numbers – like his 9.8-yard running average – are gaudy, but he played in an offence (Canadian spelling alert!) where opposing defences had to worry about Tim Tebow and the Gators unlimited supply of skill players.
I watched Harvin play once this year (against Oklahoma) and I can't see him being more than 15-20 play guy in the NFL. His speed is impressive and he could help the Vikings in the return game, however, with a first round pick you need to do better than selecting a role player.
I'd be thrilled if the Vikings managed to get Harvin in the third or fourth round though.
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He does look like Reggie Bush, Part Deux. Flashy talent, but not consistently good enough.
Jason:
I hadn't really considered Harvin as a potential draft pick. But he could be a guy similar to Darren Sproules in San Diego. Not an every down back but someone who could be a nightmare for opposing linebackers if you throw him screens out of the backfield on second and third down. He also gives you a replacement for Chester Taylor, who I think will be gone after 2009.
I think he's a player you take a chance on in the third round but not in the first.
I agree, guys. Wouldn't object to getting him in round 3 or lower... but definitely not a first rounder - for the Purple, anyway.
I see the Vikes getting any position BUT a RB. They're pretty set at LB, too.
I think it's very clear the Vikes would be considering him as a WR who can take maybe a few carries as a RB but would be primarily a receiving threat (out of the backfield or wideout/slot)
Harvin did not play against Alabama. He was injured. Please do some research before you post something online.
Anon:
Right you are. No wonder I wasn't impressed with Harvin.
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