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Penn State. Yetur Gross-Matos. 25. Yetur Gross-Matos. DE. player. 60. Pick Analysis
The Vikings ended their 2019 season with a 10-6 in the regular season and 1-1 in the postseason. Minnesota defeated their opponents in three out of the first five games and two of its last five, with one loss in between. The Vikings then defeated the Saints in the NFC Wild Card but were defeated by the 49ers in the NFC Divisional round.
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Minnesota is in need of help along the offensive and defensive lines. Enter, Yetur Gross-Matos.
Gross-Matos, a defensive end from Penn State, declared for the draft after a strong junior year. He posted 111 career total tackles (64 solos tackles and 47 assists) along with 36.5 tackles for loss and 18.5 sacks.
In 2019, Gross-Matos posted 40 total tackles as well as nine sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss.
Gross-Matos’ combine score of 6.50 has him as “boom or bust prospect” and his size, athleticism and agility will be one of his greatest strengths.
As part of the Vikings’ defensive line, having the ability to chase down the line of scrimmage and reigniting the rush will be of great value.