
I know a 2-minute youtube video doesn't tell the entire story, but Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict went from being the No. 1 rated high school linebacker to the 2012 PAC 12 Pre-Season Player of the Year to undrafted to the Bengals, who took a shot at the falling star. But ... this highlight reel of Burfict makes me think the Vikings made a big mistake.
Stephen Hill from Georgia Tech or Alshon Jeffery from South Carolina with the No. 35 pick in the draft? Good question... easy answer. Alshon Jeffery. We're searching for a soul mate. Stephen Hill is prettier than Jeffery, but once you get to know him you'll realize he doesn't fit in your long-term plans.
A great football mind told me that Hill was productive at Georgia Tech because opposing defenses were forced to put 9-10 in the box to handle the wishbone. Plus, he didn't do a lot of blocking. Let's avoid another Troy Williamson outcome and draft a player that we can commit to, long-term.
Watch this highlight reel of Jeffery ... take notice at the 2:20 mark ... he goes into beast mode against then Florida defensive back Janoris Jenkins. Great coverage by Jenkins, but Jeffery made the play.
Now watch Stephen Hill's highlights. This shouldn't even be a conversation. Jeffery is the real deal and should be the choice at No. 35 if he's still on the board.