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2016 NFL Draft Midseason Grades For Every 1st Round Pick

By Erik Lambert

Oct 30, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) runs during the fourth quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) runs during the fourth quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Vikings

Top Pick:  Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

Most of the Vikings rookie class hasn’t seen much action thus far in 2016. The sideffect of having a fairly strong and deep roster. At the same time, the passing game hasn’t been on point. Laquon Treadwell was hailed as an answer to those problems when he was taken. Instead its been a disappointment. He’s barely played and dealt with injuries. Thus far he has yet to register a single catch in the NFL. That does not reflect well on how prepared he was to make the leap.

Grade:  D

Hidden Gem:  Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

Even though he’s appeared in seven games, the Vikings have not gotten Alexander on the field very much. He only has one tackle, though his coverage has been solid. This speaks to how little the 2016 draft class is contributing this year. Problem is Alexander is stuck on a loaded depth chart at cornerback. It’s going to take a number of changes for him to finally get a shot.

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