Vikings Draft Targets: Would David Cobb Be an Upgrade Over Matt Asiata?

Vikings Draft Targets: Would David Cobb Be an Upgrade Over Matt Asiata? by Dan Zinski

Safety is among the Vikings’ biggest draft needs this year and already a potential target is making waves. Michigan State safety Kurtis Drummond (6-1, 200) turned some heads Wednesday afternoon as he took the practice field for the North team at the Senior Bowl.

The skinny on Drummond via Mike Jones of the Washington Post:

Michigan State’s Kurtis Drummond looks like the best free safety here. He has good range and reacts quickly. Also looks like a hard hitter. One play, he read the quarterback and met Delaware tight end Nick Boyle in the flat and drilled him right after Boyle caught the ball, stopping him for no gain.

Several in attendance at the first couple practices thought highly enough of Drummond’s performance to post tweets:

Biggest hit I saw all day was from Kurtis Drummond who read the flats & got there fast for a big pop. He's flashed a few times for me so far — Brandon Thorn (@OneDayGM) January 21, 2015

Michigan State safety Kurtis Drummond can get from the hash to the sideline with the ball in the air in a hurry. #seniorbowl — Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) January 20, 2015

@MelKiperESPN on #MSU safety Kurtis Drummond: "I like Drummond, he's a guy who can show coverage ability at the workouts." — Zach Libby (@ZachLibby) January 21, 2015

3 guys that impressed me for North squad on day 1…1)Danny Shelton @UW_Football 2)Jeremy Langford 3)Kurtis Drummond both @MSU_Football — Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) January 20, 2015

Predictions on this guy have him going everywhere from the 2nd round all the way to the 5th or 6th, so clearly there is disagreement about his pro prospects. If the last couple days are any indication, Drummond could end up a second rounder.

A hard-hitting safety with range and cover skills would look good alongside Harrison Smith. Let’s keep an eye on Drummond.