A few Minnesota Vikings fans enjoy the undrafted free agent process about as much as the draft, and once again, the purple team added a bevy of UDFAs this cycle. One such offensive weapon is Dillon Bell of the University of Georgia.

Minnesota still needs receiving depth, but Bell brings enough versatility to make the summer interesting.

Like all UDFAs, there’s no sure thing that Bell will pan out, but he does have the versatility to flirt with a roster spot in September.

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Vikings Add Bell

Minnesota added 19 undrafted free agents on Saturday evening, and because folks just love wide receivers, Bell turned heads.

The Athletic‘s Alec Lewis wrote, “You can see what the Vikings were going for here. Bell is a big-bodied offensive weapon who doesn’t just look like a running back. The 6-foot, 210-pounder averaged 7.3 yards per carry as a runner at Georgia.”

“The route running is the primary hurdle, but that’s precisely why the Vikings would make this type of bet. How Minnesota uses the spring and summer to find the right role for him will be telling. His frame and traits are enticing.”

If Bell makes the active roster or practice squad, it won’t be because of his prowess as a route-running wide receiver. It will be because of his gadget tendencies.

The Scouting Report

Bell is 6’1 and 210 pounds with 4.50 speed. So, decent metrics for both. He’ll be best served as a Swiss Army knife commodity if he makes the Vikings’ regular season roster or latches on elsewhere.

Pro Football Focus‘s Trevor Sikkema on Bell:

Bell is a former four-star receiver with a background in both track (100 and 200 meters) and basketball. In high school, he played both running back and wide receiver, and during his first two seasons at Georgia, he saw some usage at both positions, though primarily at receiver. He went on to become a consistent starter for four seasons. Despite that role, his production remained limited, with a low career yards-per-route-run average.

He is a decent linear athlete, but his lack of change-of-direction ability shows up in lower separation metrics and receiving grades against man coverage. Bell has good size and extensive experience as a blocker, though his technique can be inconsistent. He also does not consistently catch the ball cleanly, with occasional body catches and bobbles. Started his Georgia career with some reps at running back. Solid overall size allows him to be a more consistent blocker. Arm length appears to be a plus.

The easiest way to think of it? If Minnesota wants a Deebo Samuel-style weapon — very diet Samuel, of course — Bell would be the guy.

University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on Bell: “He’s a positionless player. He can play tight end. He can play Wildcat quarterback. He can play tailback. He’s certainly a good receiver. He’s a great returner. That’s what people are moving to in the NFL, guys that can go out there and create matchups.”

“He does that. He can be in the backfield and create some problems for the defense. But more important than that, he’s a great person. He led by example here. He never complained once about snaps and touches and that says a lot about what he brought into the team.”

The Current WR Group

Overall, the Vikings’ WR room is in great shape. Anytime an offense has Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison headlining the enterprise, there just can’t be too much reason for concern.

After Jefferson and Addison, though, the unit lacks dependability. Here’s the WR depth chart in late April:

If Felton isn’t ready to roll as the uncontested WR3 this summer — the Vikings hardly played him on offense as a rookie — and Price hasn’t shapeshifted into more than a special teamer, Minnesota could pursue a free agent like the aforementioned Samuel, Stefon Diggs, Jauan Jennings, DeAndre Hopkins, Tyreek Hill, or Keenan Allen.

Not Much Depth after Jefferson + Addison Creates a Vacuum

The reason to track Bell throughout the summer is evident. Suppose the Vikings don’t spend the cash on a Jennings or Diggs, a couple of free agents listed above. Jefferson, Addison, Felton, and Price will make the 53-man roster, but Minnesota would need an extra WR4-WR5.

Because Bell is a willing blocker, offers special teams versatility, and has the size + speed for the NFL, he could be a dark horse to monitor at training camp and in the preseason.

Otherwise, there’s always the practice squad.

Harlequins have signed Wales international prop Sisilia Tuipolotu from Gloucester-Hartpury for the 2026-27 season.

The 22-year-old has won three consecutive Prem Women’s Rugby titles with the Circus.

Tuipolotu has scored 20 tries in 67 appearances for Gloucester-Hartpury since her debut in 2021 and has been capped 33 times by her country, appearing in two World Cups.

“I’m really excited to be joining Harlequins. I’m excited for the experience, to meet the team and learn from even more world-class players,” she said.

“I can’t wait to get going in the quarters.”

Gloucester-Hartpury are top of the PWR table, with 70 points from 14 games, as they chase a fourth straight title. Harlequins sit sixth with 37 points.

You may have heard that the 2027 NFL Draft class could be an all-timer. I’ve been doing year-out mocks a long time, and 2027 has the highest number of preseason blue-chippers of any class I can remember. 

That being said, injuries and prospects returning to school can always change how it looks a year from now. 

I went through the top prospects at each position to compare how they’d fare against the top prospects in this year’s class as it stands right now.

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I broke down Manning’s 2025 season in January and thought he finished looking like the prospect we were promised. Given he brings a stronger arm and better mobility than Mendoza, there would have been a real debate about who to take at the top of the draft had Manning declared. 

Thankfully, we get another season of tape to properly evaluate the Texas quarterback. I’m staying out of the fray on this one.

Advantage: Too close to call

Hardy is stylistically much closer to Ashton Jeanty than Jeremiyah Love. The Missouri junior has elite contact balance and refuses to go down. While I wouldn’t put him in the same breath as either of the top-10 picks from the past two seasons, Hardy has the talent to be a first-rounder in his own right. 

Ole Miss’ Kewan Lacy and Louisville’s IIsaac Brown could join him among the top 32 as well. The only question is whether all the rising juniors will declare — or if playing out eligibility becomes the new norm for running backs not going in the top 10.

Advantage: 2026

Do I even need to debate this one? Smith should surpass Malik Nabers and Ja’Marr Chase as the top WR1 prospect I’ve ever scouted. Heck, new Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman should easily clear the grade I gave Concepcion this draft cycle. Next year will have some serious high-end talent.

Advantage: 2027 (by a mile)

I went with Green for the sheer shock value he brings as a prospect. The 6-foot-7 tight end will likely measure with the longest wingspan ever for the position. He looks like a power forward on the field and is used like one. I doubt he’ll be considered in a similar vein to Sadiq, though, who went No. 16 overall.

There’s a good chance the top option next year is Sadiq’s former Oregon teammate Jamari Johnson, who has a massive 6-foot-5 frame himself.

Advantage: 2026

This one was already settled on my initial big board before final declarations. Trevor Goosby would have been my OT1 in the 2026 class but decided to return to Texas for a fourth season. If he improves on what we saw down the stretch, he’ll be a top-five pick. 

Advantage: 2027

Because interior offensive line play demands so much strength, projecting a year out can be difficult. Comparing Pieper to Ioane is also like comparing apples to oranges, since Ioane is a guard only while Pieper is a center only. 

Still, Pieper is a bit of a project, but he’s the most athletic interior offensive lineman I’ve ever scouted. He’ll thrive taking over for Logan Jones at center this year. 

Advantage: 2026

While Bain was never going to be for everyone, Simmons will be. He is the prototype for the EDGE position in today’s NFL. He has the length and twitch to be a nightmare to protect against. He’s already racked up 105 pressures in two seasons at Texas, and I can’t wait to see what he does for an encore.

South Carolina’s Dylan Stewart deserves a shoutout as well, as he may be even more physically impressive than Simmons, albeit less refined. The 6-foot-5, 245-pounder has freakish burst and bend for his size.

Advantage: 2027

Similar to the edge comparison, Stone is far more prototypical in his physical makeup. He’s incredibly powerful for a true sophomore, with bull-rush reps all over his tape. He has the body type to play anywhere along the defensive interior, whereas Woods will be more limited to 3-technique.

Defensive tackle is another position that demands a high level of strength, so when you see a youngster like Stone who already looks like a man among boys, you know he’ll be drafted highly when he comes out.

Advantage: 2027

We’ve got a long way to go in the 2027 linebacker class. Viliamu-Asa is the most prototypical box player right now, but Tennessee’s Arion Carter, South Carolina’s Fred Johnson and Clemson’s Sammy Brown are all intriguing athletes who could develop into top picks at the position.

None are as intriguing as Styles, though. The Ohio State linebacker is a true one-of-one athlete who will be tough to top anytime soon.

Advantage: 2026

As great as McCoy’s sophomore tape was, Moore’s was even better. He allowed only 201 yards all season while following the opposing team’s top receiver more often than not. Moore dominated 20th overall pick Makai Lemon in their matchup last fall. A fully healthy Moore is a likely top-five pick next year.

Advantage: 2027

I went back and forth between Georgia’s KJ Bolden a and Benefield, the Boise transfer, but ultimately went with Benefield’s more prototypical safety traits. 

It doesn’t matter either way, because neither hold a candle to Downs, whose tape as a true freshman was better than these players’ as sophomores and juniors.

Advantage: 2026

The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers.

I play in a weekly league whose leaders have decided that the ball may be moved one club-length without penalty both in the general area and penalty areas. We don’t post our scores — but we are adhering to the league’s rules, and this doesn’t seem much different from the “ball in hand” played in many competitions due to course conditions. If we can’t post our scores, can the “lift, clean and place” crowd? – Clint Humphrey, Union, KY

Is it called “The Fast & Loose League”? Because it sounds like that’s how the powers that be are playing with the rules.

For starters, there’s a relief procedure to get out of penalty areas for one stroke and nothing that lets you just move a ball a club-length there.

But the real crux of the question seems to be: Are scores using preferred lies acceptable for posting purposes? The answer: The Committee at the golf course may adopt a Local Rule for preferred lies when course conditions warrant it. This Rule should be limited in duration and reviewed daily. Scores made while it’s in effect must (!) be posted for handicap purposes — unless score posting has been temporarily suspended.

You should check with the course before teeing off. Should you and your group adopt preferred lies on your own, your scores are still postable. That said, preferred lies should only be used when conditions justify it, because frequent use may yield a Handicap Index that’s too low, or what some people refer to as a “vanity-cap.”

For more score-posting guidance from our guru, read on …

The pace of play was really slow the other day, but the starter squeezed me in as a single. To kill time between shots, I played two balls, using the same ball first every shot and scoring only that ball. Can I post the round for handicap purposes? – Ray Mainville, McKinney, Texas

Rules Guy has been there, done that and bought the T-shirt, as the kids like to say nowadays. (Do they still say that? RG hopes so.)

What he didn’t do is post his score, because for a score to be acceptable for handicap purposes, the round must be played under the Rules of Golf — and playing two balls is not considered to be doing so.

The other fly in the ointment is that you also must play in the company of at least one other person for a score to be acceptable for handicap purposes. That was a somewhat controversial rules change but, remember, Rules Guy doesn’t make the rules — he’s just a guy who tries to elucidate them.

Want to find the right gear for your bag in 2026? Find a club-fitting location near you at True Spec Golf.

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL)

Virat Kohli completed 9,000 IPL runs on Monday during the match against Delhi Capitals, finishing the game with back-to-back sixes. His next target is the special milestone of 10,000 IPL runs, which remains far away for other current players, even those in the top five. Although Kohli is already 37, raising some questions about longevity, former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan believes he can achieve the feat without any doubt.Mitchell McClenaghan praised Virat Kohli’s remarkable consistency after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s emphatic nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 clash.RCB’s dominant win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday was set up by a fiery new-ball spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, who dismantled Delhi’s batting line-up and bowled them out for just 75, the lowest total of the season. The chase was completed with ease, highlighting RCB’s all-round supremacy.Reflecting on Kohli’s sustained excellence in the tournament, McClenaghan highlighted the discipline and adaptability that have defined the veteran batter’s journey over the years, speaking on JioHotstar.“Virat Kohli has been incredibly consistent. Scoring 9000 IPL runs against the world’s best bowlers is no easy task. It’s about hunger, discipline, and adapting every year, and that’s what brings the best out of him. He has been in the IPL since 2008, and the best part is that he didn’t start his career as an opener. He batted in the lower middle order, fought for his place, then moved to number three. Later, he opened with Chris Gayle. That changed his game completely. He will soon reach 10,000 runs, without a doubt. Kohli is the greatest batter the IPL has ever seen, not just for the runs, but for how he has evolved and dominated across different eras,” McClenaghan told JioStar.