{"id":58907,"date":"2025-05-18T02:52:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T02:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/58907\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T02:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T02:52:13","slug":"undrafted-vikings-rookie-quickly-shows-hes-worth-keeping-an-eye-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/58907\/","title":{"rendered":"Undrafted Vikings Rookie Quickly Shows He’s Worth Keeping an Eye on"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"TrainingJun 11, 2019; Eagan, MN, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Vikings have once again nailed their undrafted rookie class, filled with talented and promising first-year players. Among those are pass rusher Tyler Batty, right tackle Logan Brown<\/a>, and tight end Ben Yurosek. Perhaps it\u2019s time to give quarterback Max Brosmer some attention, though. <\/p>\n

Undrafted Vikings Rookie Could Have a \u201cPotential Long-Term Role\u201d<\/p>\n

Brosmer, who spent his final collegiate season as Minnesota\u2019s signal-caller, was the best or second-best available quarterback in this year\u2019s UDFA class in most rankings, and he joined the Vikings, a team that had three quarterbacks on the roster with presumed starter J.J. McCarthy, trade acquisition Sam Howell, and last year\u2019s QB3 Brett Rypien. <\/p>\n

\"vikings\"Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) celebrates his team\u2019s win after the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Brosmer\u2019s best-case scenario would be unseating one of those to land on the roster as the new QB3, but earning a spot on the practice squad would be a decent start to his career, too. He could then compete for a depth role once again next offseason. <\/p>\n

Many view Brosmer as a potential long-term backup or depth quarterback because he brings some of the skills those guys need, including a high football IQ and a game-manager mentality. He projects to enter a game as a more cautious quarterback than, for example, gunslinger Nick Mullens. That would lead to a less explosive offense but more ball security, and some coaches prefer that. That\u2019s how quarterbacks can have long NFL careers without starting their careers as high-profile passers. <\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Kevin Seifert wrote<\/a> a few days ago, \u201cWhen he went undrafted, the Vikings swooped in with an offer that suggests they project him for a potential long-term role as a backup. Brosmer received $246,000 in fully guaranteed money to join a quarterback room that includes presumptive starter J.J. McCarthy, along with Sam Howell and Brett Rypien.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Jan 3, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) looks to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second quarter at the Duke\u2019s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Those guarantees ranked him second in Minnesota\u2019s class behind BYU\u2019s defender Batty<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Seifert added, \u201cNo. 4 quarterbacks don\u2019t often generate much attention, but the Vikings\u2019 fluid depth chart and Brosmer\u2019s initial impression at last weekend\u2019s rookie minicamp merit a close eye in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rookie minicamp was the first opportunity for Brosmer to showcase his skill set. <\/p>\n

Head coach Kevin O\u2019Connell, a so-called QB whisperer in the eyes of many, said<\/a> about his new passer: \u201cFrom the standpoint of fundamentals, techniques, his ability to generate some pretty good revolutions and RPMs on the ball with pretty limited movement in the pocket. From a standpoint of his high football IQ, I think it shows up when he can really arrive here, spend a couple hours in meetings, and he\u2019s out there making corrections in the middle of a 7-on-7 walk-through. We\u2019re already seeing a lot of things that we really identified in Max to bring him into a quarterbacks room that we\u2019re really excited about, and I think he had a great first day,\u201d he added.\u201d<\/p>\n

O\u2019Connell also stated he identified Brosmer at Minnesota\u2019s Pro Day, but not in 2025, in 2024, when he was not yet coming out. Due to a rule change, he was allowed to throw to the receivers from the 2024 class, and he caught O\u2019Connell\u2019s eye. <\/p>\n

The passer spent his first five college seasons at the University of New Hampshire, where he started ten games in his first campaign in 2019 and one in 2020 (New Hampshire\u2019s only game due to the COVID season).<\/p>\n

A year later, in 2021, Brosmer missed the entire year with a torn ACL suffered in training camp. He bounced back with two more seasons as the full-time starter for the FCS school. In 36 games, he passed for 8,713 yards and 70 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

\"\"Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) celebrates with his dad and head coach P.J. Fleck after the game against the USC Trojans at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

His final college season, famously, took place at the University of Minnesota, where he tabulated 17 touchdowns and five interceptions while leading the Gophers to an 8-5 record. He proved that he could compete at a higher level.<\/p>\n

Entering the draft, Brosmer was not regarded as a high-profile prospect. He doesn\u2019t feature a rocket arm, nor does he have the mobility to be a rushing threat. However, he is a smart player, a solid decision-maker, and has shown that he can lead an offense without making too many mistakes. <\/p>\n

NFL.com\u2019s Lance Zierlein\u00a0described<\/a>\u00a0his profile when he was coming out of college: <\/p>\n

\u201cConfident, cerebral quarterback with average traits who proved he could play at the FBS level. Brosmer has an average arm but throws with anticipation and a sudden release. His ball placement needs work to become more accomplished against tight man coverage, but he can pick apart zone coverages with intermediate throws. He\u2019s asked to read and attack coverages, and can do so when in rhythm, but his production nosedives when the pocket heats up and he\u2019s forced to move. Brosmer\u2019s lack of mobility and second-reaction playmaking hurts his chances, but he should be appealing to a play-action based offense utilizing levels route concepts.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen how open a competition it actually is for the QB2 or QB3 jobs. By merit, Howell and Rypien surely are the favorites, and often teams allocate the reps primarily to the top three guys rather than letting a fourth guy throw the rock. <\/p>\n

If he gets an opportunity to compete, it would be fun to watch in training camp and the preseason. <\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Note: Information from\u00a0PFF<\/a>,\u00a0Over The Cap<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0Sports Reference<\/a>\u00a0helped with this article.<\/p>\n

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