See you soon, @SuccessfulQuon! ✈️ #SKOL pic.twitter.com/9JpRBBOjZF
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 29, 2016
Laquon Treadwell will be introduced to Minnesota when the Vikings hold a press conference at 3 p.m. Friday. We’ll hear from Treadwell then, but here’s what the rest of the world is saying about him.
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, via Vikings.com: “This kid is really a lot like I’m trying to build this football team. He’s a tough, physical player that’s a heck of a competitor. He is the best blocking receiver that I’ve ever seen.”
Great pick Viking nation! Laquon Treadwell set your mind on winning a Championship son!
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) April 29, 2016
Laquon Treadwell congrats on being selected by the Minnesota Viking!#truewarrior
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) April 29, 2016
Vikings fans let's welcome Laquon Treadwell to Minnesota.He's gonna help bring us 🏆 finally 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/kfDoNZy0pA
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) April 29, 2016
North Dakota native and lifelong Vikings fan, actor Josh Duhamel, called the pick the “best possible start” to the draft.
Best possible start for the Vikings. #Treadwell#SkolVikes!!@Vikings @SuccessfulQuon https://t.co/zUJbo6zSQD
— Josh Duhamel (@joshduhamel) April 29, 2016
While Zimmer said Treadwell runs a lot of the routes that the Vikings like to run, Pro Football Focus gave the Vikings a low grade for the pick, saying Treadwell and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater isn’t a good marriage because Treadwell can’t get separation from defenders and Bridgewater can’t make throws into tight windows.
NFL.com gave the pick an A for a grade, saying there’s no reason he won’t immediately become Bridgewater’s go-to receiver.
The #Vikings are getting a big-bodied wide receiver in @SuccessfulQuon.
COMBINE: https://t.co/toEzelk99p pic.twitter.com/PLPSc9AZJJ
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 29, 2016
