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Kirk Cousins replacements Minnesota Vikings can find in NFL Draft

By Steven Kubitza

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 08: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the field with his head down during the first quarter of their game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 08: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the field with his head down during the first quarter of their game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /
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Jamie Newman, Minnesota Vikings, NFL Draft
MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 30: Quarterback Jamie Newman #7 from Wake Forest of the American Team on a pass play during the 2021 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 30, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The National Team defeated the American Team 27-24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

2. Jamie Newman

Jamie Newman transferred from Wake Forest to Georgia last season and ultimately decided to sit out because of COVID-19. But he remains a prospect likely to be drafted. If he had played in 2020, he may be going in the first or second round.

The Vikings can now target Newman potentially on Day 3 of the draft.

Newman stands 6-foot-4 and showed general progression during his time at Wake Forest. The lingering concern is the fact he did not play a normal season in 2020. But that may not matter to the Vikings if the plan is to sit him behind Cousins for a minimum of two seasons.

The 23-year-old also showed off the ability to run as he had 574 yards on the ground in 2019. Being so mobile at his size makes him an intriguing option for any team out there. The Vikings could end up with the steal of the draft if Newman’s stock is solely down because of his missed season.

Committing to take someone like Newman in the middle rounds if a far less stressful task than taking a first-round quarterback and pinning the future of the franchise on that individual. NFL fans know gems are always found outside the first round and Newman taking a year to get healthy and focus on improving his game may end up being a great thing for his future.

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