Vikings add to secondary with Jayron Kearse

The Minnesota Vikings selected safety Jayron Kearse out of Clemson 244th overall in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

It's a nice get for the Vikings this late, as Kearse was a second-team All American in 2015.

Kearse had 62 tackles for the Tigers last year.

Jayron Kearse Bio

Position: S
School: Clemson
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 216 lbs.

Strengths

• Likely fits as a center-field safety, where he can play zone over the top and utilize range.
• Rare height and length for the position gives him some significant upside in contested coverage situations.
• Demonstrated ability to make plays on the ball when given the opportunity, racking up seven interceptions and 11 passes defensed in his three years at Clemson.
• Should contribute on all special teams coverage units.

Weaknesses

• Too often takes poor angles in pursuit of the ball carrier.
• Can be late in diagnosing the play as it develops and then struggles to get in proper position.
• May need to add size to his current slender frame.

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