Cameron Dantzler: Step-up Candidate for the Vikings This Season

The Vikings had a record 26 draft picks over the past two years, and 24 of them remain on the Vikings roster. And while the focus now for fans is on the upcoming draft, current Vikings players, including these recent draft picks, return to practice this week. Several players from the last two drafts could see greater contributions to the team this season, and the coaching assessment of their abilities could influence how the Vikings pursue draft picks at the end of the month. In the first of a series of profiles of these players, I’ll take a closer look at Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler.

Impressive Rookie Season...

In my initial breakdown of Dantzler following the draft, which included…