Daniel Carlson NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Minnesota Vikings' Pick

POSITIVES

—Excellent on long field goals and has NFL-caliber leg.

—Consistent throughout his mechanics, which leads to high kick percentage.

—Has experience punting, and he handled kickoffs for Auburn.

—Handled unfriendly environments in SEC without issue.

—Big-game, big-moment kicker with great poise.

NEGATIVES

—Accuracy regressed in 2017 (down to 74.2 percent).

—Warm-weather kicker untested in elements.

OVERALL

Carlson isn't the type of kicker you worry about breaking down mentally. He's consistent, accurate and has handled his business in a rough SEC for four years. The three-time Lou Groza Award finalist doesn't have elite leg strength, and he has to answer for his drop in accuracy this past…