Friday, April 29, 2016

Vikings Select Clemson Cornerback Mackensie Alexander in Second Round

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The Minnesota Vikings selected Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander with the 54th selection in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. 

Updated: April 29th, 2016 8:20pm

By: Daniel House


The Minnesota Vikings selected Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander with the 54th selection in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

He finished the 2015 season with 30 tackles, but has zero career interceptions in two seasons at Clemson. However, according to draft stats by Nolan Nawrocki, he allowed zero touchdowns in 23 games, 33 completions on 106 targets, and a 31.1% completion rate. Teams really didn't throw the ball his way very often because he is was one of the best defensive backs on the field for Clemson.

Many draft analysts had Mackenzie Alexander as a first round grade, so the Vikings added extreme value by selecting him at pick #54.

At 5'11", he is a smaller defensive back, but has so much confidence on the field. With Captain Munnerlyn's expiring contract at the end of the 2016 season, Alexander could become the permanent nickel cornerback. In this environment, he has the season to develop in the defensive scheme and can provide immediate depth to the Minnesota secondary.

I'll have thoughts from Mackensie Alexander in my next post after his conference call with the Twin Cities media.

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