The Vikings will conduct private workouts with some of the top quarterback prospects before the draft, vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said. And apparently, Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton is on the list.
The NFL Network reported Wednesday that Newton has private workouts with eight teams, including the Vikings. The workouts will be led by each team's head coach at an undisclosed location, according to the network. Newton's father, Cecil, identified four of the teams -- including the Vikings -- for the network.
Newton received positive reviews following his pro day at Auburn on Tuesday after struggling in passing drills at the NFL Scouting Combine two weeks ago. All 32 teams had coaches and/or scouts in attendance at his pro day.
The Vikings hold the No. 12 overall pick, but most draft experts predict Newton will be selected in the top 10. The other teams reportedly scheduled to hold private workouts with Newton are the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns.
All of those teams except the Dolphins (No. 15 overall) pick ahead of the Vikings.
