Dallas Turner is one of the top-graded players in the 2024 NFL Draft class and has few flaws. He was voted team captain for the Crimson Tide in 2023 and is a freak athlete.
The Minnesota Vikings traded up with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Dallas Turner was selected as the #17 player(EDGE2) in the 2024 NFL Draft. Minnesota has shaken up its defensive front seven since the end of last season as Danielle Hunter and D.J. Wonnum have departed for other teams. Turner joins newly signed players Andrew VanGinkel and Jonathan Greenard as the primary OLB/EDGE players on this Vikings roster.
The Vikings last season featured two primary EDGE players(1,004 & 826 snaps) and a third rotational player (634 Snaps); in this scenario, I would expect Dallas Turner to hit the ground running as the EDGE2. Newly signed VanGinkel suffered a foot injury in the 2023 season finale and was out for the playoffs, so he may be utilized as the third player in the order to begin the season. As the season progresses, Turner could work his way to becoming the EDGE1 on the Vikings. Dallas Turner is a player to target in most IDP fantasy leagues, especially dynasty leagues. I expect him to be one of the first players off the IDP draft boards.
| Height | Weight | College |
|---|---|---|
| 6’3″ | 255 | Alabama |
Strengths
A variety of pass-rush moves, including explosive arms and hands
The most athletic Edge player in the draft class
Can play standing or in a three-point stance
Weaknesses
Relies on finesse more than power
Doesn’t set up blockers and hit them with countermoves
Could need more lower body strength to be truly dominant at the next level
College Stats
2023: 14 Games, 53 Tackles, 14.5 Tackle For Loss, 10 Sacks, 1 Padd Deflection, 2 Forced Fumble
2022: 13 Games, 37 Tackles, 8 Tackle For Loss, 4 Sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery
2021: 11 Games, 30 Tackles, 10 Tackle For Loss, 8.5 Sacks, 1 Fumble Recovery
Highlights
https://twitter.com/Rob__Paul/status/1781483202722345152/video/1
Player Comparison
Brian Burns: Lance Zierlein (NFL.com)
IDP Rookie Ranking
Dallas Turner is RPO Football’s Rookie DL1 – The complete list can be found here: IDP Rookie Rankings.
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