The Votes Are Tallied – Your 2016 Vikings Draft Grade

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People like to make fun of Draft grades being posted immediately following the event’s conclusion, and for good enough reason, but there is no doubt that people love to read them. Here at Vikings Territory we are taking a slightly different approach to the normal quick analysis that accompanies these types of post (oh, we’ll have that too, I suppose) with the assignment of our 2016 Vikings Draft Grade.

It is easy to dismiss most draft grades as speculation, because they are. The most informed Vikings fans on the internet (you guys), however, took to our pages all weekend long to vote on each pick and trade the Vikings executed during the 2016 NFL Draft.

At the very least, your perception at fans has been measured, and there has to be some worth to that. We think there is, anyway.

Here are the results of each poll posted throughout Draft Weekend:

ROUND 1: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss — A

Whether or not the Vikings preferred a different receiving threat is now irrelevant, and Vikings fans seem genuinely pleased with this addition of the big-bodied target to help get Teddy Bridgewater to the next level.

63% of you gave this the “A” grade we assigned. Only 6% of voters gave the Treadwell selection a “C” grade or worse.

ROUND 2: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson — A-

Cornerback was not exactly considered a pressing need heading into this Draft, but if you’ve been a Vikings fan for at least a decade then know you the phrase “you can never have too many good corners” has plenty of truth behind it. And Alexander is a good one, no doubt, and he knows it. The confident young blanket corner could eventually take over for Captain Munnerlyn as the slot corner or even carve out a larger role for himself.

52% of our readers gave this selection an “A” grade, but 33% giving it a “B.” Only 15% gave the pick of Alexander a “C” grade or less.

ROUND 3: Trading Out With The Miami Dolphins — A-

Rick Spielman added Miami’s third and fourth rounders to his 2017 arsenal by trading out of his third round selection. He also got Miami’s sixth round pick out of the deal. Most fans were ecstatic to see two valuable future picks added, as the value seemed great, while others wanted to see the Vikings stay put and acquire another player to help get them to the top this year.

57% voted this an “A” and 29% gave the trade a “B” grade. 15% gave the trade a “C” grade and worse.

ROUND 4: Willie Beavers, OL, Western Michigan — C+

Pro Football Focus pass protection grade that is, well… the worst did not do Beavers any favors with the Minnesota fan base. He played left tackle at Western Michigan, but he may have to prove himself as a guard with Vikings if he wants to make the roster.

10% gave this pick an “A” while 10% gave it an “F.” 37% gave this a “B” grade and 30% gave it a “C.”

ROUND 5: Kentrell Brothers, LB, Missouri — B+

The Vikings added more depth to their linebacker depth chart with this selection and many seemed to think the value was there. Brothers adds competition and special teams value from the get-go.

43% gave the selection a “B” grade with an “A” grade being given by 32% of our readers. Only 1% gave it an “F.”

ROUND 6: Moritz Boehringer, WR, Germany — A-

It will be an uphill battle for Boehringer to make the jump from playing in Europe to playing in U.S. Bank Stadium. Still, the German wide out was a fan favorite in Minnesota before he was even selected, and now he’ll be a fun storyline for fans to follow and cheer for throughout training camp. Oh, and he’s kind of a physical freak, as well.

56% gave this an “A” grade as opposed to the 2% that gave it an “F.”

ROUND 6: David Morgan, TE, Texas – San Antonio — B-

The Vikings are clearly looking to give a few blocking tight ends an extended audition during whatever time Rhett Ellison missed during the preseason and possibly even the regular season. Morgan fits that bill and has some catching abilities that shouldn’t be overlooked.

30% of our readers voted this selection a “B” grade and a “C” grade. 25% gave it an “A,” 10% gave it a “D,” and 5% gave it an “F” grade.

ROUND 7: Stephen Weatherly, LB, Vanderbilt — B+

Another name that advertises to be a versatile and physical asset to compete for a spot in Mike Zimmer’s rotational defensive packages.

45% gave this selection a “B” grade, while 35% gave it an “A” grade. 1% gave this selection an “F.”

ROUND 7: Jayron Kearse, S, Clemson — A-

The teammate of Mackensie Alexander brings a tall frame to the competition in the secondary. If he can be coached to play with smarts and fire then the Vikings may have nabbed themselves quite the steal.

53% gave this selection an “A” grade with a “B” grade being given by 34% of our readers. 0% gave it an “F.”

OTHER TRADES — A- & B

Rick Spielman took part in some late-round posturing via two additional trades on Day Three. These trades were fairly inconsequential, but we had you vote anyway.  One of those trades was used to move up and select David Morgan.

The trade back was more popular than the decision to move back up.

2016 Vikings Draft Grade

Using some simple averaging and math the readers of Vikings Territory have assigned, via our instant polls, the following 2016 Vikings Draft Grade:

A-

Not too shabby, eh?

Thank you all for making Vikings Territory one of your stops through all of the NFL Draft action this weekend. Our entire team worked hard to bring you as much quality content and features as we could and we appreciate each and every one of you that came out to play with us!

Now, I have an undrafted free agent punter to look into before we put a bow on this 2016 draft class.

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