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This series will be your guide to the 2023 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles.
The focus of the draft class in this space will be on the Vikings’ major needs at wide receiver, running back, cornerback and both interior and edge pass rusher.
The Vikings are slated to have five picks and they need to make the most out of them.
Background
Tank Bigsby
- Ole Miss
- Height-6000
- Weight-210 lbs
- Third-year Junior
- 4-Star recruit per 247 Sports
- Stats: 540 carries, 2,903 yards, 5.4 YPC, 25 touchdowns, 362 receptions, 448 yards, 7.2 YPC
- Games watched: Penn State 2021, Penn State 2022, Ole Miss 2022, Alabama 2022
Strengths
Bigsby is a talented running back that was a multi-year starter for the Auburn. His name fits his frame. Bigsby is built like an NFL running back and he uses it well. He can run through tackles and bully people.
He doesn’t just break tackles, he evades defenders in multiple ways. Bigsby is really creative in finding ways around defenders. He can bend like an edge rusher or a spy evading laser traps.
Bigsby also has really quick feet. When defenders get into the backfield, he has the instincts and athleticism to evade defenders.
Athleticism isn’t a question for Bigsby. He can take the corner easily and explode upfield. Bigsby also has home run ability with good long speed.
Weaknesses
Bigsby is a rough blocker. He doesn’t use great form and throws his body at the defender instead of trying to engage. He also isn’t the best in the passing game in space. That lack of third down ability at this point will hinder ability to get on the field early.
Fumbles are a concern for Bigsby. He only has six fumbles over three years, but four of them in 2021 are a concern. Was it an anomaly or will it come back?
Overview
| Vision | 8.2/10 |
| Cutback | 8.3/10 |
| Long Speed | 4.2/5 |
| Contact Balance | 8.1/10 |
| Pass Blocking | 6.2/10 |
| Break/Avoid Tackles | 13.7/15 |
| Durability | 8.0/10 |
| Receiving | 7.1/10 |
| Quickness | 8.2/10 |
| Ball Security | 7.5/10 |
| Grade | 79.5/100 Third Round |
This is a very talented running back who can do a little bit of everything with the ball in his hands. There is concern with his ball security and the ability to thrive on third downs, but as a two down back, Bigsby will give you a lot.
