Analysis on Vikings Fourth-Round Picks Kene Nwangwu, Camryn Bynum, Janarius Robinson
The Vikings added a trio of impressive athletes in the fourth round to kick off Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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made four picks in the third round on Friday and added three more players in the fourth round to kick off Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft. While none of their fourth-round selections are big names, there are reasons to be excited about each one.
Let s go through them and break down what you need to know.
RB Kene Nwangwu, Iowa State (No. 119 overall)
Nwangwu was stuck behind David Montgomery and later Breece Hall on the Cyclones depth chart, but he is an incredible athlete who projects as a change-of-pace running back and kick returner for the Vikings. He ll replace the departed Mike Boone on the backfield depth chart and should have a chance to supplant Ameer Abdullah for both the No. 3 RB role and the job of primary kick returner.
Former Cal cornerback Camryn Bynum drafted by Minnesota Vikings
With the 125th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected decorated Cal alum Camryn Bynum. Bynum was a standout cornerback in his four seasons with the Bears, and capped off his collegiate career with a first-team All-Pac-12 nod from the conference’s coaches.
The former Cal corner was particularly valuable because he brought not only talent but also great durability and leadership to the team. He was the only Bear to start all 42 games from 2017 through 2020, and served as a captain during his last two seasons with the team.
NFL Draft 2021: Who are the best available players in the Top 300 big board after Day 1?
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Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is the best remaining player in Tim Bielik s top 300 big board heading into Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft.AP
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More than 220 will still be drafted on Friday and Saturday.
See which players are still available after Day 1.
21. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, linebacker, Notre Dame
Height, weight: 6-foot-1, 216 pounds.
His frame and play style in many ways resemble a smaller Isaiah Simmons.
22. Azeez Ojulari, edge rusher, Georgia
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 240 pounds.
Ojulari’s frame and skillset makes him almost like a clone of Yannick Ngakoue.
Cal Football: Justin Wilcox Says Camryn Bynum Will Bring A-Plus Character to the NFL
Former Golden Bears Corner May Not Be Picked in the NFL Draft Until Saturday
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Apr 30, 2021
Five cornerbacks were chosen in Thursday’s first round of the NFL draft. Former Cal standout Camryn Bynum was not among them and isn’t expected to be chosen on Friday, when the second and third rounds are held.
More likely, Bynum will be picked up a team Saturday during the fourth through seventh rounds.
Cal coach Justin Wilcox, talking Thursday morning with Guy Haberman and Geoff Schwartz on Sirius XM Radio, said there is a lot for NFL teams to like about Bynum, starting with the person he is.
Staff Writers Reveal Final 7-Round Mock Draft
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FRISCO, Texas - At last, the NFL Draft is finally here. We ve waited several months for this day and the Cowboys will finally get to add to their team Thursday night, slotted for the No. 10 overall pick.
While Jerry Jones even admitted this week that he s anxious for the phone to ring in the War Room, meaning he s open to a trade, the Cowboys currently have 10 picks for this draft.
In what has turned into an annual process, the DallasCowboys.com staff writers have put together their final seven-round mock draft, trying to guess each of the team s 10 picks.