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Sharrif Floyd | Defensive Lineman

Team: Minnesota Vikings
Age / DOB:  (20) / 5/28/1992
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 297
College: Florida
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DallasCowboys.com's Bryan Broaddus reports the Cowboys had DT Sharrif Floyd in the top-ten on their draft board.
That would imply the Cowboys had eventual first-round pick Travis Frederick rated higher, as Floyd was still there for the taking when they traded down from No. 18 to No. 31. Floyd would have helped smooth the transition for a team that's switching from a 3-4 to 4-3 scheme, and has questions along the interior of its defensive line. May 1 - 5:14 PM
Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter

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Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

After speaking with scouts, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport couldn't find "one reason" why DT Sharrif Floyd fell to the Vikings at No. 23.

"He just kinda did," was Rapoport's finding. "So many like him as a player." Floyd was mocked as high as the Raiders at No. 3, but was viewed as a poor fit for 3-4 defenses. His lack of college production likely worked against him, as well. Floyd will be eased in behind veteran Kevin Williams as a rookie.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 30 - 7:55 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

Prior to the draft, the Vikings "hadn't even discussed" a scenario in which they landed No. 23 pick Sharrif Floyd because they assumed he'd be long gone before they went on the clock.

If the post-draft stories are to be believed, the Packers had the same approach with Aaron Rodgers in 2005. They took him only because Rodgers was such great value late in the first round, and that panned out pretty well. "I can't tell you how excited coach (Leslie) Frazier and coach (Alan) Williams are right now along with our scouting staff," said GM Rick Spielman. Floyd will compete with Kevin Williams for snaps at three-technique tackle as a rookie.
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
Apr 29 - 1:03 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

Vikings selected Florida DT Sharrif Floyd with the No. 23 overall pick.

Commonly mocked to the Raiders at No. 3 overall, Floyd suffered the biggest free fall of the night. A 6-foot-2 5/8, 297 classic three-technique interior rusher, Floyd finished his three-year Gators career with 26 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three field goal blocks, and one forced fumble across 26 starts. Floyd ran 4.92 at the Combine with a 1.68 ten-yard split and 30-inch vertical. Deemed "without question" this draft's No. 1 player on tape by NFL Films guru Greg Cosell, Floyd is an up-field penetrator in the mold of Warren Sapp. He'll be a threat for 6-8 sacks as a rookie while serving as 32-year-old Kevin Williams' eventual successor.
Apr 25 - 10:45 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

NFL Draft insider Tony Pauline reports the Raiders are now "unlikely" to draft Florida DT Sharrif Floyd, even if they stay put at No. 3.

One source close to the situation insisted "the mock draft community is overrating Sharrif Floyd." Pauline believes Floyd could now slip to the Titans at No. 10. We've had a sneaking suspicion all along Floyd might last on the board later than people expect. While he has great ability, Floyd's college production was below average and he is a one-scheme player limited to 4-3 defenses.
Related: Raiders
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 25 - 4:12 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Raiders' pick at No. 3 is "red hot" with trade action.

The rest of the NFL seems to have determined Eric Fisher and Luke Joeckel will be the Nos. 1 and 2 picks. That would leave Oklahoma's Lane Johnson as the consensus top tackle left, and he's known to be coveted by not only Arizona but potentially Detroit and Baltimore. If the Raiders sit at No. 3 -- which at this point seems a long shot -- they're tentatively expected to draft Sharrif Floyd.
Related: Raiders
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 25 - 12:11 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

Of teams picking in the top-ten, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport considers the Raiders the most likely to trade down.

The Raiders have been strongly connected to Florida DT Sharrif Floyd, but he could be landed lower than No. 3. With just three picks in the first five rounds and an embarrassing dearth of young talent on his roster, GM Reggie McKenzie desperately needs to accumulate more selections.
Related: Raiders
Source: NFL.com
Apr 24 - 6:13 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Chiefs GM John Dorsey called Florida DT Sharrif Floyd to "check on him" Monday.

It could very easily mean nothing, but draft-week maneuvering is always more noteworthy than the months of visits and speculation that comes before it. Floyd wouldn't be an inconceivable reach at No. 1, but it could be a sign the Chiefs believe they're in position to trade down. Floyd could go in the top-five, but may free-fall if he gets past Oakland at No. 3. Floyd isn't a good fit for 3-4 defenses.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 23 - 4:51 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

Citing a source familiar with the situation, NFL Draft insider Tony Pauline reports the Raiders will select the "surest of the sure" player available at the No. 3 overall pick.

Of course, Aaron Curry and Rolando McClain were considered "safe" picks before recent drafts, and both became busts. The sure-thing draft prospect is incredibly rare; there are maybe one or two per year. The two this year appear to be left tackles Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher, although the growing belief is they'll be the first and second overall picks. If that happens, Pauline's sources expect Oakland to select Florida DT Sharrif Floyd or Utah DT Star Lotulelei.
Related: Raiders
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Apr 22 - 10:21 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah believes Florida DT Sharrif Floyd could fall out of the top-ten picks if Oakland doesn't take him at No. 3.

We've been getting the same vibe; and don't believe the Raiders will take him at 3. The teams picking at Nos. 4-9 either "don't fit Floyd scheme-wise," per Jeremiah, "or they are set" at defensive tackle. We wouldn't be shocked if Floyd fell all the way to the Panthers at No. 14. He only appeals to 4-3 defenses.
Related: Raiders
Source: NFL.com
Apr 22 - 2:03 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

Two separate NFL scouts say Florida DT Sharrif Floyd is overrated, with one going so far as to call Floyd a media creation.

It's worth noting Floyd had only 4.5 sacks in three college seasons. He's been touted hard by Greg Cosell, Mike Mayock, and Daniel Jeremiah, among others. "Those idiots on TV made Floyd," said one scout. "He's not that good. He's not better than Ziggy Hood." Asked if the Warren Sapp comparisons are valid, another scout replied "No. There's none of that. (Sapp) was just was more gifted than Floyd. Floyd is a good effort player. He's got shorter arms than (Sheldon) Richardson, and I think it shows. He gets kind of Velcroed on blockers."
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 22 - 1:21 AM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

NFL Films' Greg Cosell believes Florida DT Sharrif Floyd is "without question" the player Kansas City should draft at No. 1 overall.

Cosell went so far as to compare Floyd to J.J. Watt. "I think Sharrif Floyd is going to be an All-Pro type player right from Day One," Cosell added. "I’ve spoken to people in the SEC who say he’s as good a kid as he is a player, and that’s really important when you draft someone No. 1." On ESPN Radio Thursday, Chris Mortensen gave Floyd an "outside chance" of landing with the Chiefs.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 7 - 6:30 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

After studying game tape of Florida DT Sharrif Floyd, NFL Films' Greg Cosell deemed Floyd his "favorite player on tape" in the 2013 draft.

Cosell credits Floyd with "great hips," and a "nimble" ability to play through and around blocks. Cosell also stressed "closing burst" as one of Floyd's best traits, calling him "a tackle-for-loss" type defensive tackle. Floyd has become the most popular mock draft pick for the Raiders at No. 3 overall.
Source: Greg Cosell on Twitter
Mar 2 - 5:10 PM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

Florida DT Sharrif Floyd ran forty times of 4.87 and 4.93 at the NFL Scouting Combine.

They're solid times for the three-technique tackle, and only solidify his burgeoning reputation as a top-five talent. According to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, "everybody" has Floyd pegged as a top-five pick.
Feb 25 - 9:52 AM
Sharrif Floyd - DL - Vikings

Florida DT Sharrif Floyd measured 6-foot-2 5/8 and 297 pounds at Saturday's NFL Combine weigh-in.

His college listing was 6-foot-3, 295, so this is right on par. A fast-rising underclassman, Floyd racked up 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, and two kick blocks as a junior before declaring. He's expected to be a top-five pick.
Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Feb 23 - 7:47 AM

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