2020 NFL Draft: Grading all 15 Minnesota Vikings picks

After the departures to Rhodes, Waynes, and Alexander, the Vikings were going to draft multiple cornerbacks and took their second corner in the third round with the selection of Cameron Dantzler. Like Gladney, Dantzler is a physical, press-man corner who can line-up in multiple looks and can immediately contend for a starting spot.

Unlike Gladney, Dantzler measures at 6-foot-2 and gives the Vikings more size. Dantzler’s biggest setback entering the draft was his 4.64 40-yard dash, drawing concerns over his ability to cover speedy NFL receivers. Dantzler’s speed was never a concern at Mississippi State where he was a three-year starter in college footballs most talented division, and he attempted to show his combined time was a outlier by posting an unofficial 4.38 40-yard dash two weeks ago.

Dantzler’s biggest area to improve is his ability to wrap up and finish tackles. Dantzler has a good frame and should bulk up this offseason. He is a confident corner that is physical with receivers and attacks the hands. While he can cover multiple spots for the Vikings, he will likely start out at an outside position given his size.

Dantzler’s physicality and ability to play as a press-corner make him another strong selection at corner. While the Minnesota Vikings could’ve waited to take another cornerback after drafting Gladney in round 1, they got good value in Dantzler that should immediately contend for, if not earn a starting role by the beginning of the season.

Grade: B+