Minnesota Nice: Stave Signs with Vikings

GREENFIELD — There's just something about the Minnesota Vikings.

According to a report by Buck's Fifth Quarter, the Minnesota Vikings will sign quarterback Joel Stave as an undrafted free agent. Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman first reported the news, and B5Q confirmed with Stave's agent.

The 6'5, 236-pound signal caller walked on to UW and enrolled early in the spring of 2011. Stave threw for 22 touchdown passes -- second-best in school history behind Russell Wilson's 33 two seasons prior in 2013.

Here's what his draft profile says on NFL.com

STRENGTHS

Looks the part with good size and a pretty, over-­the-­top delivery. Plays in pro-­style offense and is experienced under center. Steps and drives the intermediate throws and ball comes out of his hand with a tight spiral and heat on it. Possesses above average arm strength and was asked to make NFL throws in his offense.

WEAKNESSES

Accuracy and ball placement are hit or miss. Throws at or slightly behind moving targets rather than throwing them open.

DRAFT PROJECTION

Round 7 or priority free agent

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Phil Roeder from Des Moines, IA, USA ,licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

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