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Mid-June Vikings 53-Man Roster Prediction

Mid-June Vikings 53-Man Roster Prediction

It’s only mid-June and the Minnesota Vikings have finished mandatory minicamp and OTAs and are off until the start of training camp at the end of July. Coaches are not talking about players who have stood out to them yet, and there really isn’t too much to go on in terms of which players on the bubble will make the roster and which will not.

But there are hints of who is likely to make the roster based on contract structure, draft status, and sometimes just the fact that the team added a player to compete in a given position may be a sign that an incumbent player’s roster status is in doubt.

Of course there will be changes as the Vikings move through training camp and some players impress more than others, and there remains the possibility of roster additions and subtractions between now and training camp as well.

Lastly, which bubble players make the roster and which don’t often comes down to special teams ability. That may be even more important this year with the kickoff rule changes that are likely to result in more kickoff returns and be meaningful plays that will test each team’s special team units a lot more than in the past.

But based on what is known now, and a little intuition and reading between the lines, here is my 53-man roster prediction- mandatory minicamp edition.

Quarterback (3)

The Vikings carried three quarterbacks on their 53-man active roster last season and I expect that to be the case again this season. The emergency third quarterback rule allows teams to suit up a 49th player to be active on game days as the emergency third quarterback. But in order to do so, that quarterback has to be on the 53-man roster.

QB1: J.J. McCarthy

It may not be officially official that McCarthy is the Vikings’ starting quarterback this season, but it may as well be. It’s his offense now. Undoubtedly McCarthy will have his highs and lows as he progresses through the summer as the presumed starter, but there has been zero indication from any coach or player that McCarthy is anything but ready to be the starter.

QB2: Sam Howell

Howell being the backup this season may as well be set in stone now as well, as there really isn’t any credible challenger to him for the role and really no free agent either. It will be interesting to see if Howell is able to show improvement in preseason action when it comes to turnovers and overall command and poise.

QB3: Max Brosmer

The Vikings didn’t invest much in acquiring Brosmer as a UDFA, but Kevin O’Connell had taken an interest in Brosmer as early as last year when he went to the Gophers pro day and was impressed with Brosmer even though it wasn’t his pro day. Brosmer isn’t a high-end talent but he doesn’t make a lot of mistakes either, and that along with a strong work ethic should be enough for him to displace 29-year old Brett Rypien as QB3.

My guess is that there isn’t much more for the Vikings to see or do with Rypien at this point in his career and O’Connell and QB coach Josh McCown would rather move on and coach up Brosmer, who could potentially be a QB2 depending on his development, rather than stick with Rypien may not have much to develop at this point and doesn’t really have any meaningful on-field experience at this point either.

Cut/Practice Squad: Brett Rypien

Rypien has no dead cap hit if he’s cut.

Half-Back/Full-Back (4)

Last year the Vikings only kept two half-backs on their initial 53-man roster, although they later added Cam Akers. I expect them to go with a total of four running backs on their initial roster this year, including fullback C.J. Ham.

RB1: Aaron Jones

I wouldn’t be surprised to see a more even split in reps between Jones and Jordan Mason for a couple reasons. First, Jones’ durability. He dealt with some minor injuries last season and keeping him as fresh and healthy as possible throughout the season means limiting his reps. Second, Mason is a good back and a credible one based on his tape with the 49ers last season. Defenses will still have to honor the run threat with Mason in the game. Both are three-down backs that can also block as need be.

RB2: Jordan Mason

I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mason get 40%-50% of the reps this season. I don’t see any drop off between Jones and Mason, based on their tape from last season, although they do have some stylistic differences. I also wouldn’t be surprised if Mason is the guy in short yardage/goal line situations. And I wouldn’t be surprised if by the end of the season it will be a foregone conclusion that Mason will be RB1 next season.

RB3: Ty Chandler

Not sure how much playing time Chandler will get, but this is a contract year for him. Showing that he can be a three-down back in his opportunities in training camp and preseason will be important for him to make the roster. Cam Akers remains a free agent at the moment and there is the chance that the Vikings bring him back. I expect Akers is looking for something more than RB3 at this point, but the possibility remains that he signs with the Vikings at some point.

FB: C.J. Ham

This is the last year of Ham’s contract and he’s a $3.5 million cap hit. And at age 32, it may be his last season with the Vikings. I wouldn’t rule out a possible extension- at a substantial pay cut- but it’s probably time for the Vikings to get serious about what their fullback need is going forward and whether they want to get a younger player who can also play special teams.

Cut/Practice Squad: Tre Stewart

Stewart was signed as a UDFA and has a $160K deadcap hit if cut. It’s been tough for any late round/UDFA RB picks to get off the bottom of the depth chart in recent years and I don’t see Stewart ending that trend.

Wide Receiver (5)

The Vikings had six wide receivers on their initial 53-man roster last year, but that went down to five for most of the season as they only had two running backs on the roster initially.

WR1: Justin Jefferson

Duh.

WR2: Jordan Addison

If Addison is indeed suspended to start the year, that would likely result in one more receiver making the roster until his suspension is over.

WR3: Jalen Nailor

I have the bulked up Nailor keeping his WR3 spot as I don’t see Tai Felton doing enough early to displace him. Nailor’s added bulk should help his play strength and add to his ability to get off press coverage, blocking ability, contested catch ability, and his ability to contribute on special teams. Kevin O’Connell was asked about the receiver group and gave the impression that the first three spots on the depth chart are pretty well set- with Nailor as WR3.

WR4: Tai Felton

I wouldn’t be surprised if Felton earned some reps this season and if Addison is suspended, could have an opportunity to show his skillset early on, which in turn could lead to some more reps later in the season. He’s already a good route runner and could find a small role as a shorter route, YAC receiver early on. He should also have some special teams value, and is getting practice reps as a returner.

WR5: Silas Bolden

Still everything to prove at this point, but I’m betting on Bolden winning the punt returner job and potentially the kick returner job too. Bolden got a mention from Vikings’ special teams coach Matt Daniels this week and got $200K guaranteed as a UDFA, which is on the high end of the range. Bolden may be the most explosive returner on the roster and if he can do all the coachable things well- ball security foremost among them- I think the coaching staff may see him as having the most upside. He’s tiny for an NFL player- just 5’8” and 160 pounds- but he’s shifty and speedy (4.38” 40-time). He averaged 10.5 yards on 30 punt returns last season with 1 TD and 3 muffs and averaged 25.4 yards on 42 kickoff returns in college as well. Having a good kickoff returner is going to be a lot more important this year than last year given the kickoff rule change.

Cut/Practice Squad: Rondale Moore, Tim Jones, Dontavian (Lucky) Jackson, Dontae Fleming, Thayer Thomas, Zavier Scott, Robert Lewis, Jeshaun Jones, Myles Price.

Rondale Moore leads the list of wide receivers to not make the 53-man roster. He has yet to do much more than rehab his knee injury on the side so far in practice and while Kevin O’Connell has said he’s anxious to see him out there, I don’t see him as more likely to win the punt return job than others- he hasn’t been a returner since 2021- and his $250K guaranteed is very modest for a veteran former second-round pick. My sense is that others will be more motivated than him to make the roster- and who knows if he’ll even be 100% for training camp.

Tim Jones was signed to a $1.9 million contract with $500K guaranteed and even an incentive for playing more than 70% of special teams snaps, along with an active game and receptions incentives, which indicates his chance to make the team is tied to becoming a core special teamer as he was in Jacksonville. However, he didn’t stand out in that role according to PFF, with just a 49.2 grade last season as a special teamer.

Among the rest, Jackson, Thomas, and Jeshaun Jones were all with the Vikings last season and didn’t make the roster and I don’t see that changing despite their getting some positive takes in practices and preseason on occasion. Price’s chance to make the team is as a punt returner and I have him losing that battle with Bolden now- but you never know.

Tight End (3)

The Vikings had three tight ends on the initial 53-man roster last year with TJ Hockenson on the PUP list, but I have them keeping only three with Hockenson active this year simply because they should be able to get their fourth tight end on the practice squad without much problem.

TE1: T.J. Hockenson

No surprise here.

TE2: Josh Oliver

Again, no surprise here. Curious if he’ll see the field more this season, however. He was under-utilized last season.

TE3: Ben Yurosek

I have Yurosek beating out Giovanni Ricci and sixth-round pick Gavin Bartholomew- it’s interesting that the Vikings actually guaranteed more money to Yurosek than Bartholomew- although between Ricci, Yurosek, and Bartholomew any one of them could end up being cut. Yurosek has better length than Bartholomew and is a bit faster, but they’re both pretty close athletically. Yurosek may be the better blocker.

Cut/Practice Squad: Gavin Bartholomew, Giovanni Ricci, Bryson Nesbit

Ricci was recently added and has two and a half seasons experience as a core special teamer with Carolina, so he could make the roster based on that if neither Yurosek or Bartholomew prove to be capable special teamers. Ricci was placed on injured reserve in 2023 with a shoulder injury and has bounced around but hasn’t played since. Part of the decision on which tight end makes the roster may also come down to which player is more likely to make the practice squad if the Vikings are looking keep a tight end or two there. Nesbit is relatively slow (4.88” 40 time) and a liability as a blocker so difficult to see him beating out the competition.

I also would not be surprised if the Vikings take a long look at other tight ends that were cut at the end of August to see if there is an upgrade available. Not much available right now among free agents.

Offensive Line (10)

The Vikings kept nine offensive linemen on the initial 53-man roster last year but also had Dalton Risner on the IR- Designated to Return list and after he came back kept ten offensive linemen on the roster.

All five starters are either contractual or draft pick locks to make the roster and start.

LT1: Christian Darrisaw

There seems to be some question whether Darrisaw will be ready for week one, but he seems to be on track to do so.

LG1: Donovan Jackson

No question about Jackson taking over the starting left guard spot from Blake Brandel.

C1: Ryan Kelly

No question about Kelly being the starter either.

RG1: Will Fries

It sounds like Fries will be ready to go for training camp, which should ease any doubt about his being the week one starter.

RT1: Brian O’Neill

No question here.

Swing Tackles: Walter Rouse and Justin Skule

UDFA Logan Brown is the main competition here, but Skule did a decent job as swing tackle last season at Tampa and that experience will be valued by the Vikings’ coaching staff. Rouse is likely to be more consistent than Brown as Rouse had over 50 starts in college along with his development as a rookie last year while Brown had just 14 starts in college and was inconsistent in the Senior Bowl.

Backup Guards: Dalton Risner, Joe Huber

Risner is not on the roster at the moment and remains a free agent. He’s mentioned the Bengals or Broncos as possible teams he may sign with, along with the Vikings, who he said have shown interest, “to an extent.” I interpret that to mean as a backup with less pay than last season. I’m sure Risner would rather start somewhere else, but if history is any indication, another offer besides the backup one from the Vikings may not be forthcoming.

Blake Brandel may have some value as an experienced guard who knows the Vikings scheme, but he had the worst pass-block efficiency among starting guards in the league last season and gave up the second-most pressures. He was also a below-average run blocker according to PFF. And he’s a $3.9 million cap hit. $500K of that will likely come back to the Vikings next season as Brandel has a likely to be earned playing time incentive based on being the starter last season that won’t be earned this season as a backup or if he’s cut. In any case, the Vikings could get a better backup guard in Risner for no additional salary cap hit if they cut Brandel.

Joe Huber wasn’t a dominant guard in college, but he was solid and looks to have the consistency and strength as a rookie to make the roster as a second-backup at guard. He started both left and right guard his last two seasons at Wisconsin, with another season as a starter at right tackle at Cincinnati. He’s even had a handful of snaps at center last season and some at left tackle as a freshman. The Vikings gave him $210K guaranteed as a UDFA, so more than casual interest in signing him.

Backup Center: Michael Jurgens

I’m guessing Jurgens has gotten stronger and progressed enough since being drafted to be a serviceable backup center, although if he’s not the Vikings could still sign Dan Feeney again.

Cut/Practice Squad: Blake Brandel, Leroy Watson, Zeke Correll, Logan Brown, Marcellus Johnson, Henry Byrd, Vershon Lee.

Another possibility with Brandel is that he accepts a pay cut to stay as a backup if the Vikings feel he’s really their best option, but if they sign Risner they may feel more inclined to develop a younger player with upside rather than keep Brandel on the roster.

I imagine the Vikings would like to get Logan Brown to the practice squad if he doesn’t make the roster, but he could draw some interest from other teams depending on what he puts on tape in the preseason games.

Henry Byrd was with the Vikings last season on the practice squad and the Broncos before that, and has prototypical size and athleticism for a guard, but so far hasn’t shown enough to make the roster.

Vershon Lee is a recent addition but difficult to see the former UDFA and free agent displacing Jurgens as backup center.

Defensive Interior Line (6)

The Vikings kept six interior defensive linemen last year and I expect the same this year.

NT1: Harrison Phillips

Phillips is likely to get fewer reps this season with the additions to the group- which is a good thing for his performance. Phillips is a run defender that hasn’t shown anything as a pass rusher. I would imagine Phillips to be the early down guy and Hargrave will replace him on passing downs.

DT1: Javon Hargrave

Hargrave is likely to be used more on passing downs. He has a more penetrating style and isn’t a good run defender. However, over his last three full seasons, he’s averaged over sixty pressures including ten sacks.

DT1: Jonathan Allen

Allen is a three-down defensive tackle that can defend the run and rush the passer. It will be interesting to see both Allen and Hargrave rushing together- could be a very effective interior combination.

DT2: Jalen Redmond

Redmond had an impressive season last year. He is likely to get a lot more reps in rotation this season as he is also a three-down defensive tackle.

DT2: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins

Ingram-Dawkins is likely to need this year to develop before he sees the field much defensively, although he could be used more on special teams. If he develops well he could see some rotational reps but probably not a lot.

NT2: Taki Taimani

Taimani is a nose tackle who should get a fair amount of rotational reps. He was off to a good start last season before suffering an ankle injury after week seven that kept him sidelined the rest of the season on IR.

Cut/Practice Squad: Levi Drake Rodriquez, Jonathan Harris, Travis Bell, Alex Williams, Elijah Williams.

Cutting Levi Drake Rodriquez is a tough call, but Redmond is the better player right now, Tyrion Ingram Dawkins has more upside as an interior pass rusher, and he’s not a nose tackle that can displace Taimani. Adding Hargrave and Allen makes it tougher to make the roster in this group.

Edge Rushers (5)

The Vikings kept five edge rushers last year and I have them doing the same this year. Tough group to gain a roster spot. The first three spots are contractual locks, and the last two were high-level UDFA signings last season. Richter proved to be a good core special teamer and run defender while Murphy was sidelined with an injury but was highly regarded- enough so to keep even though he missed most of the season.

ED1: Jonathan Greenard

Starting right edge.

ED2: Andrew Van Ginkel

Starting left edge.

ED3: Dallas Turner

I would not be surprised if Turner gets about the same number of snaps as Greenard and Van Ginkel this season spelling them and as a third edge rusher/occasional off-ball linebacker like Van Ginkel.

ED4/5: Bo Richter

I can’t say who is really ED4/5 but I put Richter first because he played the most last season. Richter may not be insurmountable as an edge rusher, but he’s a good core special teamer and that will help earn him a roster spot.

ED4/5: Gabriel Murphy

Murphy was injured most of last season and training camp but had $245K guaranteed as a UDFA signing and was highly regarded by Brian Flores. He is a Micah Parsons-type edge rusher (short and short-armed, but skilled, strong, and relentless). Richter is also this type although not as many pass rush moves as Murphy but better than you might think for a smaller edge in run defense. I don’t see the Vikings bailing on Murphy now after keeping him through his injury last season.

Cut/Practice Squad: Tyler Batty, Chaz Chambliss, Max Tooley

Of those projected to be cut, Tyler Batty has the best chance to make the roster. He’s more of a 4-3 base end than a 3-4 edge rusher and as such may be competing more with Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins as a potential inside-outside guy. Batty and Ingram-Dawkins have very similar measurables, but Ingram-Dawkins may have more upside at 22 this year compared to Batty who is 26.

Chaz Chambliss is another of the Richter/Murphy type but not as athletic.

Inside Linebackers (4)

The Vikings kept four inside linebackers on their roster last year. This is easily the toughest group to forecast- at least the back end- as it could go several ways. But the Vikings adding Eric Wilson and drafting Kobe King in the sixth round and signing a few others as UDFAs suggests Ivan Pace’s and Brian Asamoah’s spots are not secure.

LB1: Blake Cashman

The only question here is Cashman’s durability. He missed some games last season, including both regular season losses, and that had an impact.

LB2: Eric Wilson

Wilson got a lot of playing time for the Packers last season and did a good job- better than Ivan Pace last season, particularly in coverage. Wilson is also a core special teams ace. He signed a one-year, $2.6 million deal with $2 million guaranteed so there is no doubt the former Viking will once again be playing for the purple this season.

LB3: Ivan Pace Jr.

I have Pace keeping a roster spot here, but he could just as easily be cut, depending on how he and his competition perform. He has an experience edge, but his 29 PFF grade in coverage last season was not good and he needs to show better ability in preseason or he could find himself on the outside looking in.

LB4: Kobe King

King is more of a traditional two-down linebacker but is good in that role. He needs to improve his coverage ability if he wants to move up. He’ll also need to be good at special teams. He could also potentially leapfrog Pace on the depth chart if he develops well and picks up the defense.

Cut/Practice Squad: Brian Asamoah, Austin Keys, Dorian Mausi

Pace and/or King could just as easily find themselves on this list depending on how the competition unfolds. Who improves their weak points the most will likely have a big impact on who stays and who goes. Special teams ability is also of big importance in that regard.

Asamoah is a tough cut because although he’s always been a liability as a linebacker, he’s a very good core special teamer. But Eric Wilson can replace him in that role and the Vikings may be looking to add someone who is more of an asset at linebacker and can play special teams. Asamoah is in the last year of his rookie deal.

Still another question mark with this group is how many linebackers the Vikings will keep on the roster this season. I expect Dallas Turner as a third edge rusher to be on the field more, which would meaning having just one linebacker in that situation, with either Van Ginkel or Turner or both or neither dropping into coverage. I also expect Josh Metellus to play linebacker a lot.

Given all that, the Vikings may opt to keep only three linebackers and keep another edge rusher like Tyler Batty or Chaz Chambliss- who might also be able to play off-ball linebacker.

Both Keys and Mausi were linebackers last year at Auburn and could potentially win a roster spot. Keys has a bit better athletic profile while Mausi was a bit better in coverage.

The bottom line with this group is beyond Cashman and Wilson, anything is possible. There are five guys competing for one or two spots. None of them have proven themselves in coverage and all of them could be good on special teams.

Cornerbacks (6)

The Vikings kept six cornerbacks on their initial 53-man roster last year and I expect the same this year. I don’t have too much doubt about who makes the roster and who doesn’t in this group, but who is CB3 and CB4 is a bit of a question.

CB1/SCB1: Byron Murphy Jr.

Murphy got his extension this off-season and will start at outside cornerback. But it sounds like the Vikings may use him more frequently in the slot this season, especially against division opponents who have some top and/or skilled slot receivers.

CB2: Isaiah Rodgers

Rodgers was acquired to be the other starter at outside corner, replacing Stephon Gilmore. He should be an upgrade and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the best corner on the roster by the end of the season.

CB3: Jeff Okudah

Kevin O’Connell has made a couple imprecise comments that seem to suggest that Okudah might be the guy that replaces Murphy as outside corner when the latter moves to the slot. I would’ve thought Mekhi Blackmon would be first off the bench in that situation, and he still could be, but for now I’ll pencil in Okudah here. Who plays outside when Murphy isn’t there could also come down to matchup considerations. Okudah is a press-man corner and a liability in any other coverage scheme, while Blackmon is more versatile but smaller like Murphy.

CB4: Mekhi Blackmon

Blackmon returns from his ACL suffered a year ago after his All-PFF rookie season. I imagine he’ll get a decent amount of playing time and may share the first-off-the-bench position with Okudah or perhaps even win it outright.

CB5: Dwight McGlothern

The Vikings’ coaching staff appeared to be happy with McGlothern’s progress last year and apparently he’s added some weight which is good for him. He and Okudah are the only corners over 5’11” and having more than one corner with some size is important. McGlothern is more of a zone corner that doesn’t have the athleticism to be effective in man. He does have good ball skills, route recognition skills, and instincts, however.

SCB2: Tavierre Thomas

Thomas is the only other cornerback with significant experience in the slot other than Byron Murphy Jr. He is also an ace core special teamer. He not a recognized name but he’s very likely to make the roster given his skill set. He was signed to a one-year deal for $2 million with $1 million guaranteed.

Cut/Practice Squad: Zemaiah Vaughn, Keenan Garber, Ambry Thomas, Reddy Steward

Vaughn and Garber are UDFA signings this year and Vaughn reportedly did well in OTAs, but it would be an uphill battle for him to beat out McGlothern- he’s a similar type of corner.

Safety (4)

The Vikings kept five safeties last season, in part because of the expectation of using three safeties more often. I don’t see that this year as much, and I don’t see a fifth safety that needs to be on the roster because they are too valuable to risk being poached from the practice squad. As a result, I have them keeping four safeties, which has been more usual.

SS1: Harrison Smith

Future HoFer still get first billing here, although he’s well past his prime.

FS1: Theo Jackson

There wasn’t any doubt from the Vikings’ coaching staff that Jackson would replace Cam Bynum at free safety. They gave him an extension and made him the starter. Apparently they’ve seen enough to be convinced he’ll be a quality starter.

SS2: Josh Metellus

Metellus may see the field the most at linebacker this season, but still a moveable chess piece in Brian Flores’ defensive scheme.

FS2: Jay Ward

Ward is being brought along as a free safety and is also a core special teamer. This will be his third season.

Cut/Practice Squad: Kahlef Hailassie, Mishael Powell

Hailassie is a converted corner from Western Kentucky who was signed as a UDFA by Kansas City in 2023 that the Vikings picked up. Good PFF grades as a corner at Western Kentucky and good measurables as a free safety, but the Vikings could likely keep him on the practice squad another year or until such time as he can displace someone for a roster spot or take over a vacancy.

Powell is more of a strong safety, but his speed is an issue with a 4.74” 40 time.

Special Teams (3)

Not expecting much drama here, although there is a punter competition. I expect Ryan Wright to win that competition but Oscar Chapman could be kept on the practice squad given his international status allows the Vikings to include him as an extra player.

Kicker: Will Reichard

Punter: Ryan Wright

Long Snapper: Andrew DePaola

Cut/Practice Squad: Oscar Chapman

Punt Returner: Silas Bolden

Kick Returner: Silas Bolden

There will be a lot of guys who get a tryout as a returner, but I doubt the Vikings will let Isaiah Rodgers, who special teams coordinator Matts Daniels said he’d like to return kicks, be a returner. As a starting corner I don’t think they’ll risk him getting injured in that role.

I do expect Tai Felton, Ty Chandler, Jalen Nailor, and several others I have not making the roster get a shot at returning kicks and/or punts, but I get the sense the Vikings are looking for a more explosive returner and Silas Bolden stands out in that regard. The only concern I have is his ball security as a smaller player but that is a technique that can be taught and practiced. From his college tape he stands out as having the best of the uncoachable traits of speed, vision, and quickness.

Bottom Line

Going through this exercise, two things are pretty clear this season for the Vikings:

  1. There really isn’t a competition for any starting jobs, except maybe punter.
  2. It’s pretty tough to make the Vikings’ roster at just about every position group.

That’s a good situation to be in. The Vikings may not be fielding All-Pros at every position, but they appear to be fielding at least above-average starters at every position. And in a sport where the weakest links can have as big an impact on wins and losses as a team’s best players, the Vikings look to have any exploitable weak links in their starting roster.

Last season the Vikings’ weak links were their interior offensive line (and later left tackle after Christian Darrisaw went down) and really needing to blitz to generate pressure on the quarterback given the poor pass rush ability of the interior defensive line.

As always, depth could be better in many position groups, but having good depth everywhere means batting about 3x better than average in Day Three draft picks and UDFAs.

The Vikings are starting to get some praise for their roster and have been ranked inside the top ten this season by several media outlets. Of course the biggest caveat is how J.J. McCarthy will fare at quarterback, but the Vikings have done all they can to make his job as easy as possible with upgrades to the offensive line, a top defense, and plenty of top-tier offensive weapons to throw and hand-off to.

Of course we’ll have to wait and see how this roster translates from paper to the field in September, but compared to a year ago, it looks stronger.

Poll

Which player below is most likely to make the Vikings’ initial 53-man roster?

  • 8%
    Silas Bolden

    (5 votes)

  • 4%
    Ben Yurosek

    (3 votes)

  • 4%
    Rondale Moore

    (3 votes)

  • 0%
    Gavin Bartholomew

    (0 votes)

  • 0%
    Logan Brown

    (0 votes)

  • 9%
    Levi Drake Rodriquez

    (6 votes)

  • 0%
    Tyler Batty

    (0 votes)

  • 26%
    Bo Richter

    (16 votes)

  • 14%
    Gabriel Murphy

    (9 votes)

  • 31%
    Kobe King

    (19 votes)


61 votes total

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