Kearse selected #244 overall in 2016 NFL Draft |
Former Clemson safety
Jayron Kearse was drafted #244 overall by the Minnesota Vikings during the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft on Saturday night.
Kearse will be reunited with former Clemson teammate Mackensie Alexander in Minnesota. NFL draft analyst Todd McShay had the following evaluation of Kearse's 2015 season at Clemson. "A lot of people early in the process were comparing him to Cam Chancellor," McShay said. "He's big. He's long, long arms. He makes some splash plays. He has ability. There is upside here to develop, but he has got to be more physical as a football player. I saw him turn down contact entirely too many times. I thought there was way too much pile inspector in his game. He has got the ability and be more physical and play the game the way he is capable of playing." In 2015, Kearse was a first-team All-American by ESPN and second-team Associated Press All-American with 62 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, one interception and six pass breakups. Ready to rock that purple and gold #27 We have selected @JayronKearse8 with the 244th overall pick. Congrats @JayronKearse8 on joining the @Vikings family and let's go get this work and show them what @ClemsonFB #NoFlyZone is about It's crazy to see a player so talented fall this far in the draft. Ain't no way @JayronKearse8 should still be on the board this late. Congrats to Jayron Kearse on being drafted by the @Vikings #ClemsonNFL They was sleeping on @JayronKearse8 but he going to wake'em up Congrats Fam @JayronKearse8 @JayronKearse8 bro wats understood don't have to be said I know make em pay bro Big congrats to @ClemsonFB @JayronKearse8 on being drafted by the @Vikings #TIGERSTRONG Blessings @JayronKearse8 love you bro God is great! Cherone and @JayronKearse8 selected 7th round to jets and Vikings What a steal ...y'all gone have to pay this man in a few years @JayronKearse8 https://t.co/jitANOHZg9 That's my brother and we some savages ?? lets eat my guy! ?? #BestSafetyDuo @JayronKearse8 pic.twitter.com/cEBZM1rco4
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