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Vikings Select Cameron Dantzler at No. 89 Overall
April 24, 2020 | Football
by Brandon Langlois, Associate Athletics Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – Cornerback Cameron Dantzler heard his named called on Day 2 of the NFL Draft when the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the third round with the No. 89 overall pick Friday night.
Dantzler appeared in 35 career games with 22 starts. He totaled 108 career tackles, including six for loss and 1.5 sacks. Dantzler was credited with five interceptions and 20 pass breakups. He forced one fumble and recovered one fumble.
"Tough love is the best love, so I'm looking forward to being coached by Mike Zimmer," Dantzler said. "I know he likes his cornerbacks tall, physical and aggressive, and I'm just ready to show the NFL what I can do."
In the last two seasons, Dantzler allowed only 36 receptions on 80 targets over that span for 459 yards, one score, and four interceptions – per Pro Football Focus.
"To play the position of cornerback, you've gotta be confident in what you do," he said. "Just be confident and know your capabilities."
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STARKVILLE – Cornerback Cameron Dantzler heard his named called on Day 2 of the NFL Draft when the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the third round with the No. 89 overall pick Friday night.
Dantzler appeared in 35 career games with 22 starts. He totaled 108 career tackles, including six for loss and 1.5 sacks. Dantzler was credited with five interceptions and 20 pass breakups. He forced one fumble and recovered one fumble.
"Very excited to add another corner to our mix … a big, tall, corner that is very athletic for his size," Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said. "The game that stuck out to us the most was the LSU game. He has all the physical traits we're looking for, and his length really helps him down the field, as well. Just adding depth, especially at a position of need, and we're very excited to get Cameron on board."
For his career, Dantzler has yielded a passer rating against of 43.8. He allowed a 13.0 passer rating in his career on third down. In red-zone coverage for his career, Dantzler was targeted 15 times and allowed only one reception with zero touchdowns."Tough love is the best love, so I'm looking forward to being coached by Mike Zimmer," Dantzler said. "I know he likes his cornerbacks tall, physical and aggressive, and I'm just ready to show the NFL what I can do."
In the last two seasons, Dantzler allowed only 36 receptions on 80 targets over that span for 459 yards, one score, and four interceptions – per Pro Football Focus.
"To play the position of cornerback, you've gotta be confident in what you do," he said. "Just be confident and know your capabilities."
For more information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU football on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateFB."
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