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Jake Bates landing spots: Lions, Vikings rank among best fits for Michigan Panthers star kicker
In 2022, Kavontae Turpin went from star New Jersey Generals playmaker to an All-Pro return man for the Cowboys. Dallas followed up its success in 2023 by signing Birmingham Stallions kicker Brandon Aubrey and seeing the former soccer player turn into an All-Pro talent who made an NFL record 35 consecutive field goals to begin his career. The 2024 cycle of spring-league signings is expected to be highlighted by another kicker: Michigan Panthers star Jake Bates, who has taken the UFL by storm. Bates didn't attempt a single field goal during his college career.
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Minnesota Draft Picks
J.J.
McCarthy
1
Rnd
10
Pk
QB
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 29
- School: Michigan
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 202
Expert Commentary
Getting the quarterback without having to move up too far in the draft is a solid result for the Vikings. It may not be the quarterback they originally wanted, but it's still a solid prospect to build around and he's walking into a great situation.
Dallas
Turner
1
Rnd
17
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 14
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 247
Expert Commentary
Turner’s draft slide officially comes to an end with the Vikings trading up to get him in an effort to replace Danielle Hunter. Turner isn’t a finished product, but he’s a rugged defender that managed to run a 4.46 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He’s got the potential to be a dynamite edge defender in the NFL.
Khyree
Jackson
4
Rnd
8
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 194
Walter
Rouse
6
Rnd
1
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 313
Will
Reichard
6
Rnd
27
Pk
K
Position
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 190
Michael
Jurgens
7
Rnd
10
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Wake Forest
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 311
Levi Drake
Rodriguez
7
Rnd
12
Pk
DT
Position
- School: Texas A&M-Commerce
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 290
NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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