The Vikings Have a Surprise Candidate for ‘Sleeper’ Potential in 2021

Oct 19, 2017; London, United Kingdom; General overall view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet with the Tower Bridge and River Thames as a backdrop. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsIn 2020, Cameron Dantzler emerged as the team’s unsung gem. He hit full stride in the last half of the season, returning from a scary injury at Lambeau Field in November. When the season ended, Dantzler was graded as Pro Football Focus’ 22nd-best cornerback in the NFL (70.9 grade), an impressive designation for a rookie player as around 96 CBs play in a quasi-starting capacity every Sunday in the NFL. And as for rookie corners, Dantzler was the best of the best, scoring ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs L’Jarius Sneed by 2.5 points.

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