Willie

Beavers

Yikes. A fourth-round rookie, Beavers was the No. 121 overall pick of the draft. You have to really be unimpressive to get cut loose as a fourth-rounder. One of Beavers’ main issues coming out of Western Michigan was strength. The Vikes will presumably try to bulk him up on the practice squad.

The No. 121 overall pick of the draft, Beavers was a surprising release at final cuts. His promotion suggests LG Alex Boone (hip) could miss Week 4.

Beavers (6'5/321) was a three-year starter for the Broncos, earning second-team All-MAC as a junior and first team as a senior. Beavers struggled when asked to play guard at the Senior Bowl, but offers right tackle potential with 34-inch arms and above-average short-area movement ability, posting a 4.75 short shuttle and 7.75 three-cone time at Western Michigan’s Pro Day. Beavers needs to get stronger and refine his technique, but he has an outside chance to develop into a Bobby Massie-level player.