Welcome to SKOL Search, your NFL Draft guide for the Minnesota Vikings.
The process of the NFL Draft is a long and arduous one and our goal is to make you more informed when the annual selection meeting. For the Vikings, the discussion is going to be focused on a quarterback but there are currently seven picks on day three that the Vikings can use to make the team better.
These scouting reports are to help be a guide for you to understand what each player will be in the NFL.
Background
Cole Bishop
- Utah
- Height: 6020
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Third-year Junior
- 3-star recruit per 247 Sports
- Stats: 197 tackles, 117 solo, 21.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks. 12 passes defended, 4 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble
- Games watched: Florida 2023, Weber State 2023, Washington 2023
Strengths
- Displays a quick trigger downhill. When he sees something happening in front of him, Bishop attacks with controlled aggression.
- Takes good angles in the open field. Puts himself in position to make a play.
- Displays really good form as a tackler. Only nine missed tackles in 2023.
- Has ability to play all over the defense, including playing man coverage against tight ends and the occasional slot receiver.
Weaknesses
- Doesn't have ideal length for a safety with 29 3/4" arms.
- Gets himself out of position by getting too aggressive.
- Can get lost around the line of scrimmage on run plays
Overview
- Man 7.6/10
- Zone 7.9/10
- Range 11.0/15
- Tackling 12.7/15
- Speed 8.3/10
- Quickness 8.2/10
- Athleticism 8.3/10
- Instincts 7.6/10
- Physicality 8.4/10
- Grade 80.0/100 Second Round
Bishop got the lowest second-round grade I can give but he earned it. If you want a versatile safety with an old-school mentality, Bishop is the player for you.