Jeff Diamond didn’t mince words when he reacted to the 18th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The former Minnesota Vikings general manager said on 830 WCCO’s draft coverage that the team improved “immeasurably” by drafting Garrett Bradbury out of North Carolina State.
GM Rick Spielman takes the podium for the #VikingsDraft. #Skol https://t.co/GadpYThW3M
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings)
April 26, 2019 Diamond credited the center’s nimble footwork and mobility as key reasons why he’d be able to be a day one starter for the team.
Bradbury’s future quarterback immediately chimed in via Twitter.
Welcome to the team, @Gbradbury_11
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8)
April 26, 2019 Standard for any draft, national experts and analysts commented on the selection.
Garrett Bradbury fills a major need for the Minnesota Vikings. He's an all-around solid offensive lineman. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/BDpt8DNrh1
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF)
April 26, 2019 Garrett Bradbury is an excellent pick for @Vikings .. Perfect C for Gary Kubiak’s zone system. He climbs to the 2nd level in a hurry.. High IQ.. Tough.
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks)
April 26, 2019 The Vikings get some o-line help by taking Garrett Bradbury at 18! @thorku's thoughts on Bradbury below. #NFLDraftAll player profiles: https://t.co/NM6IUKDG6F pic.twitter.com/2BdF4xDPS9
— Rotoworld Football (@Rotoworld_FB)
April 26, 2019 The #Vikings take the top center on the board, going with #NCState C Garrett Bradbury. He goes No. 18, some assistance for Kirk Cousins.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
April 26, 2019 Vikings got a very clean player in Garrett Bradbury. Only had 2 penalties in 942 offensive snaps last season.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin)
April 26, 2019 Bradbury’s new teammates celebrated the selection as well.
-------- @Gbradbury_11
— Dalvin Cook (@dalvincook)
April 26, 2019 Welcome to the NORTH!!@Gbradbury_11 #skol
— Chad Greenway (@chadgreenway52)
April 26, 2019 Welcome @Gbradbury_11 let’s get this train rolling #SKOL
— Mike Hughes (@_Bigmikee1)
April 26, 2019 Listen to Jeff Diamond, Henry Lake and all of 830 WCCO’s draft coverage here.
