2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #97 Everson Griffen
 Pos: Defensive Line
NFL Team: MIN
Injury: Probable
Injury Type: elbow
 Experience: 3
College: USC
Height: 75
Weight: 273
Born: 12/22/1987
 Year  Tm  Gm  Tackles  Assists  Sacks  Pass Def  Fum Rec  Ints  TDs 
2011MIN161564.02100
2010MIN111100.00000

Summary

The Vikings continue to be a team that does well against the rush (11th) but struggle stopping the pass (26th). This trend is like to continue for this season. The Vikings still have some beef up front to stop the run but lack some top corners in the secondary although the additions of rookies Harrison Smith and Josh Robinson should help this area some. The main strength of the team remains the pass rush, mainly because of Jared Allen, who remains one of the best in the game. The Vikings had 50 sacks last season, which tied for the league lead. Expect more of the same this year. Special teams can be solid when Percy Harvin is returning kicks, but he doesn't always get that assignment. When he does, though, big things can happen.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Vikings are a decent fantasy starter because of their sack potential. If the secondary can make some strides and create a few more turnovers, this unit can be a top fantasy defense. We just aren't sure the secondary will be much better, though, especially if you consider the division they play. For now, take them as a low-end No. 1 and hope for the best.

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Notes

Dec 20 06:12 pm
Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen (elbow) and CB Marcus Sherels (quadriceps, elbow) both fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 19 04:43 pm
Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen (elbow) and CB Marcus Sherels (quadriceps, elbow) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 20 02:02 pm
Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen is expected to play Week 7 after leaving the team earlier this week to attend his mother's funeral. Head coach Leslie Frazier said he is not sure what Griffen's mental state will be during the game.
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 11 06:12 pm
Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen (undisclosed) and S Mistral Raymond (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
Source: KFFL.com
Sep 15 02:22 pm
Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen has been fined $15,750 for making helmet-to-helmet contact in Week 1.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 14 09:07 am
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said LB Everson Griffen will be moving back to defensive end but will still see time as a linebacker in the nickel defense. Frazier said Griffen is being moved because LBs Erin Henderson and Marvin Mitchell are doing well during training camp.
Aug 07 11:22 pm
Minnesota Vikings LB Everson Griffen (shoulder) left practice early Tuesday, Aug. 7, due to a shoulder stinger. Head coach Leslie Frazier said the injury was considered minor.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 01 01:53 pm
Minnesota Vikings manager Leslie Frazier said there could be times this season where the team has LB Everson Griffen line up at defensive end. Griffen moved from defensive end to linebacker during the offseason.
Source: KFFL.com
Jul 09 03:13 pm
Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen said he is gotten down to 263 pounds this offseason because the coaches have told him he will start training camp as a linebacker.
Source: KFFL.com
Jun 21 07:43 pm
Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen worked at linebacker during practice Thursday, June 21, because the team is looking for ways to get him on the field more. Griffen said he enjoyed playing linebacker last season and is open to playing at the position more this season.
Source: KFFL.com

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