Minnesota Vikings pick South Carolina TE Nick Muse in 2022 NFL Draft

The tight finish class for the 2022 NFL Draft was one of many deeper place teams. South Carolina tight finish NIck Muse needed to discover a solution to stick out among the many crowd.

With a stable efficiency USC’s Professional Day, Muse did simply that because the Minnesota Vikings chosen him within the seventh spherical (227th total choose) of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Slightly heavier at 258 kilos, Muse ran a 4.7 40-yard sprint final month.

The positives

Muse, at 6-5, 249, has the power to each block and catch the ball with ease. Throughout his junior season in 2020, he completed second for the Gamecocks in each receptions (30) and receiving yards.(425).

Within the run-blocking sport, USC coach Shane Beamer and former tight ends coach Erik Kimrey raved about Muse’s nastiness and physicality.

The issues

Whereas he’s aggressive together with his blocks, at instances he has missed his assignments because of dangerous angles, missteps and method points.

Muse can get misplaced among the many our bodies as he normally performs smaller than what he’s listed. 

The tight finish additionally wants a while to work on route working abilities.

Ultimate ideas

There have been few gamers extra sturdy for South Carolina the final couple of seasons than Muse, so he would not miss time. And he has been one of many tougher staff for the Gamecocks as nicely.

Muse ought to carry sufficient expertise with him to make a roster by season’s begin due to his athleticism for his dimension and flexibility on the tight finish place.

Cory Diaz covers the South Carolina Gamecocks for The Greenville Information as a part of the USA TODAY Community. Observe his work for all issues Gamecocks on Twitter: @CoryDiaz_TGN. Acquired questions relating to South Carolina athletics? Ship them to Cory Diaz at bdiaz@gannett.com.