The Minnesota Vikings went into the last day of the NFL draft with five draft picks. After trading down from No. 119 with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Minnesota Vikings selected LSU S Jay Ward at No. 134 overall.
Vikings fans and analysts have taken to Twitter to share their reactions pick. Let’s dive into some comments and see how they feel about the pick.
Some fans were happy with the pick
JAY IS HIM!!! HE IS THE MISSING PIECE VIKINGS WINNING THE SUPERBOWL NOW!!!
— Alex Matthew (@alexxz4nder) April 29, 2023
Wwwwww
— Salvador Estrada (@STrada0014) April 29, 2023
W pick
— Thunder 2k (@thunder_2k) April 29, 2023
Let's goo
— Salvador Estrada (@STrada0014) April 29, 2023
Brian Flores is gonna have some fun with Jay Ward… dude is versatile
— Vikings Central (@VikesCentral) April 29, 2023
Love it. Adds depth to the position we need help at the most.
— MNsports (@MinnWRLD) April 29, 2023
Some fans were confused and not happy with the pick
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Bud (@miller70chev) April 29, 2023
… immediately looks up who the hell Jay Ward is… https://t.co/IFalVjZC1Z
— Dennis (@Kramer9Guy) April 29, 2023
— Carl Spackler (@WickedFantasyFB) April 29, 2023
Darius Rush better
— MN Sports Fan (@MarketWatcher14) April 29, 2023
is he good
— Kirk Cousins wannabe (@kirkcousinslol) April 29, 2023
The Media gave their thought on the selection
LSU DB Jay Ward felt like a great fit for the #Vikings when I studied him. Very versatile and could be a nickel/safety hybrid option. He had excellent accel/decel metrics at the Senior Bowl too. https://t.co/jqbKvjDHvw
— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) April 29, 2023
The #Vikings select LSU safety Jay Ward with the No. 134 pick.
Here's the @dpbrugler skinny on Ward: "Strong football character and takes pride running alleys and crowding catch points, but his tweener traits create position/scheme fit questions."
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) April 29, 2023
At No. 134 overall, the #Vikings took LSU safety Jay Ward. Defensive backs coach Daronte Jones was his defensive coordinator at LSU in 2021.
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) April 29, 2023
Vikings held on to their pick at No. 134 and drafted LSU DB Jay Ward, who played cornerback and safety during his college career.
That's two CBs among their top three picks in this draft.
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) April 29, 2023
Players and coaches spoke out the selection as well
Congratulations, Jay! Proud of the leader and player you’ve become. https://t.co/G0IeJRGKHi pic.twitter.com/2MP0RcaOAS
— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) April 29, 2023
Yoooo @JWARD_4 welcome bro!!! Let’s get it! #skol
— Edward Ingram™️🔜🔝 (@EdIngram70) April 29, 2023
Must be somethin about us LSU boys 👀!! Yooo @d1roy1000 welcome brotha!! Big proud of you family! #skol #GeauxTigers 💪🏾😤
— Edward Ingram™️🔜🔝 (@EdIngram70) April 29, 2023
