Vikings Have 2 Rookies Absolutely Thriving in the Preseason
Summary
Two Minnesota Vikings rookie defenders, Jacob Roberts and Jacob Thomas, have performed very well in the NFL preseason despite not being drafted. Both showed strong defensive skills, including interceptions and good tackling, earning high performance grades.Key Facts
- Jacob Roberts and Jacob Thomas are rookies on the Minnesota Vikings football team.
- Neither player was selected in the NFL draft.
- Roberts earned a 92.6 performance grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) in his first preseason game.
- Roberts did not miss any tackles, made two defensive stops, and intercepted a pass.
- Thomas earned a 92.5 PFF grade and also made an interception without missing tackles.
- Both players ranked among the top five rookies in the NFL after the first week of preseason.
- Their strong performances boost their chances of getting more playing time this season.
- Preseason results do not decide team rosters, so they need to continue performing well.
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