Minnesota Vikings CB is flying under the radar

The Minnesota Vikings cornerback room isn't filled with star power, but it does have some talented players. The major question concerning the group is: who will step up?

Byron Murphy Jr. was signed last year to be the team's top cornerback and Shaquill Griffin was signed to compete for a starting job with Akaleb Evans on the outside. With those players at the top, the Vikings should be in a good place, but there are still question marks.

One of the players who will compete for a starting job is flying under the radar nationally in second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon. Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson highlighted him when talking about underappreciated players in the NFC North.

"Last year, they drafted this guy (Blackmon) in the mid-rounds and he was their best cornerback last year. Really good in man coverage, good in zones as well. He's undersized, he's small but he's feisty. He makes it difficult for opposing receivers to get catches and that's what you want from a cornerback."

Blackmon is somewhat undersized, but his feisty play as Monson highlights keeps him on the field. He can also play on both the inside and outside, which is key to play for defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

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