Locked On Vikings - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Vikings

Talking about the Bradbury signing, Kendricks’ restructure, and the moments that define NFL hopefuls Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Kendricks Restructure, the full details: https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/14/vikings-sign-first-round-pick-garrett-bradbury-restructure-eric-kendricks-deal/ Stacy Keely: https://www.al.com/sports/2017/08/weight_gains_difficult_but_pay.html Kentrell  Brothers: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/comfort-in-kentrell-missouri-s-standout-linebacker-helps-families-grieve/article_f9011f18-6180-11e5-bf85-1fa9bd4709ee.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These three players have been bounding toward this chapter their entire lives. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Reshard Cliett: https://www.vikings.com/news/2-minute-drill-get-to-know-vikings-lb-reshard-cliett Olabisi Johnson: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/csu/football/2017/09/08/csu-footballs-olibisi-johnson-lives-up-nigerian-name/647117001/ Pat Elflein: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2016/07/71925/the-finisher-ohio-state-center-pat-elflein-embodies-family-mindset-with-intensity-on-field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trading Kyle Rudolph would be a bombshell. But would it be a good move? Plus, two Vikings draftees with very different trajectories. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Kyle Rudolph rumor: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2019/5/10/18564652/vikings-and-kyle-rudolph-break-off-contract-extension-talks Irv Smith YouTube series you really should check out: https://youtu.be/5kstV5fHGFk Devante Downs: https://theathletic.com/347056/2018/05/08/devante-downs-vikings-seventh-round-pick-cal-linebacker-justin-wilcox/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diving into Khari Blasingame, Anthony Harris and Brett Jones Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Khari Blasingame: https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2018/09/28/khari-blasingame-student-athlete/ Anthony Harris: http://www.fox9.com/sports/vikings-safety-anthony-harris-making-impact-off-the-field-through-one-love-foundation Brett Jones: https://calgarysun.com/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders/brett-jones-chases-super-bowl-after-grey-cup-win-with-stamps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Knocking off two more player profiles, plus the lastest on the roster. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL A living article on all the deep roster machinations: https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/06/vikings-lock-up-tryout-players-isaiah-wharton-terrence-alexander-stacy-keely/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Marcus Epps: https://www.wyosports.net/university_of_wyoming/wyoming-safety-marcus-epps-juggles-fatherhood-football/article_33b9d836-c6e0-11e7-b4da-e709aa13180c.html Jordan Taylor: https://www.businessinsider.com/peyton-manning-bought-suit-for-jordan-taylor-2016-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Roster is full, plus deep dives into two players who came from humble beginnings. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Current 90 man roster: https://www.vikings.com/team/players-roster/ Cole Hikutini: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2016/10/28/louisville-tight-end-cole-hikutini-achieves-goal-playing-highest-level/92874210/ Linval Joseph: https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/02/02/from-st-croix-roots-linval-josephs-super-sunday-dream-now-a-reality/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back! Some news to catch up on, and transitioning into pre-training camp mode. Treadwell’s 5th year option: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2019/5/1/18526197/minnesota-vikings-decline-laquon-treadwell-fifth-year-option Jayron Kearse: https://247sports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/Article/Jayron-Kearse-Vikings-linebacker-131676626/ Roster tiers: https://twitter.com/lukebraunnfl/status/1122995574448349184?s=21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s look at the UDFAs. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Arif Hasan’s recap: https://theathletic.com/951288/2019/04/28/grading-the-vikings-draft-how-the-picks-stack-up-against-the-big-board/?amp#click=https://t.co/ZS8XktSU82 UDFA list: https://twitter.com/lukebraunnfl/status/1122662900173115394?s=21 And remember: No new show until Monday, May 6th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The draft is through, and there’s quite a few new Vikings. Let’s dive in. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Dru Samia: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/dru-samia Cameron Smith: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/cameron-smith Armon Watts: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/armon-watts Marcus Epps: https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marcus-epps?id=32194550-5034-6075-4885-ec1779d064fe Oil Udoh: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/oli-udoh Kris Boyd: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/kris-boyd Dillon Mitchell: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/dillon-mitchell Olabisi Johnson: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/olabisi-johnson Austin Cutting info, I guess: https://twitter.com/pff_sam/status/1122269754042060800?s=21 UDFA tracker: https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/2019-nfl-draft-undrafted-free-agency-tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vikings had been drafting in a very modern way, until the 90s came in through the side door. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Irv Smith draft profile: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/irv-smith-jr Don’t worry about his combine: https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/irv-smith-jr.-s-tricky-evaluation Alex Mattison: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/alexander-mattison Trade math: https://twitter.com/krauserrific/status/1121997337713238016?s=21 What is AV? https://www.pro-football-reference.com/blog/indexd961.html?page_id=8061 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Short answer? Yes. Long answer? Heck yes! Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Dane Brugler’s draft guide: https://theathletic.com/917951/2019/04/15/the-beast-is-here-dane-bruglers-2019-nfl-draft-guide/ J.R.’s draft guide: https://www.cover1.net/jordan-reid-2019-nfl-draft/ Some propaganda, which we’re definitely into: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2019/4/3/18288079/garrett-bradbury-nfl-draft-2019-minnesota-vikings-center-first-round-scouting-report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the day of the draft. Let’s wrap up everything we’ve talked about and put it in a neat little bow.. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Prospect Of The Day: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/garrett-bradbury Track the day! https://twitter.com/lukebraunnfl/status/1121042065024937984?s=21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the first two Vikings are on this list, I’m a happy podcast host Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Prospect of the Day: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/christian-wilkins Big board so you can follow along: https://twitter.com/lukebraunnfl/status/1121042065024937984?s=21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s take on the Great Debate of the draft community. And while we’re at it, the prospect that would embody the debate. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Prospect of the day: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/greedy-williams Draft Consensus board: https://theathletic.com/933883/2019/04/22/2019-consensus-big-board-comparing-draft-forecasters-vs-evaluators/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only one more Monday before the real thing. Let’s Mock a Draft. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Prospect of the day: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/jj-arcega-whiteside All the previous Mock Drafts: https://twitter.com/lukebraunnfl/status/1118575253238607872?s=21 Mock Draft Monday: https://twitter.com/lukebraunnfl/status/1120073442038992896?s=21 Ugochokwu Amadi article: https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/the-best-kept-sleeper-safety-for-2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices