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Vikings 90-man roster player profile: CB Jaylin Williams

Welcome to the beginning of our 2023 season preview content!

Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at each player on the roster in-depth with backgrounds and how they currently project forward on the Minnesota Vikings roster.

What is the best-case scenario? What is the worst-case scenario? What should we expect from them during the preseason and beyond? We will break all of that down here.

As a staff, all of us at Vikings Wire ranked the entire 90-man roster 1-90 and will be releasing player profiles in reverse order.

Background

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Name: Sam Schlueter

Rank: 85

Height: 6’0″

Weight: 182 lbs

Experience: Rookie

College: Indiana

Stats (At Minnesota): 48 games, 152 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 6 interceptions, 24 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery

Votes: 

Tyler Forness: 84

Kevin Fielder: 84

Judd Zulgad: 84

Saivion Mixson: 84

Average: 84.00

Best case scenario

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The cornerback position has some major question marks throughout. With the fifth and sixth cornerbacks seemingly in doubt, there will be a heavy competition. Williams skill set in playing man coverage gives him a chance. Preseason games will be a big factor in Williams making a splash, as reps in practice will be limited early.

Worst case scenario

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With so many players vying for a backup cornerback job, it might be tough for Williams to stand out, especially with two other UDFAs and multiple veterans vying for those spots. Williams also has a history of injuries, having missed at least one game in each of his five college seasons. That could be a major hindrance to making an impression.

What to expect in 2023

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There isn’t a lot to expect from Williams this year. He is currently 10th on the depth chart at the cornerback position, but has some skills that can be developed on a long-term basis. The likely scenario is Willimas becomes a fringe practice squad player.

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