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Willie Offord | S | South Carolina | Southeastern Conference
Selected by Minnesota Vikings in round 3, pick 5 (70 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'1½ 215 4.63 3.41
Three-year starter used at safety and outside linebacker. Totaled 84/1/2 as a senior, after 53/1/5 during his junior campaign. Played special teams as a redshirt sophomore after starting at linebacker the prior season when he totaled 30 tackles.

Run-stuffing safety effective on coverage teams. Aggressive, works to defend the run and gives top effort. Displays adequate range possessing a closing burst of speed bearing down on the ballcarrier and wraps up tackling. As his stats would dictate not effective covering the pass; lacks the fluid and smooth back pedal, misjudges the ball and indecisive. Minimal skills in man-to-man situations and slow reacting to the action. Sized well for a strong safety and a solid athlete. Late Sixth Round.

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