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CB Cameron Dantzler is Keeping the Dream Alive
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Cameron Dantzler could still be helping to shutdown the skies in Minnesota . After all, the tackling corner is only 27 (but will turn 28 in September). Instead, he has been out of the NFL, a reality he's looking to change.
Once again, the former Vikings draft pick went to social media to make his case for returning to the top professional league, writing , "I can bring a lot to the CB room." That basic affirmation of self confidence arrived in response to an August 15th post pointing out that the Cleveland Browns are in need of some corner help.
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Cameron Dantzler Wants Back In
Looking at Dantzler's social media means seeing somebody who believes he belongs in the NFL.
Check out a quick thought on August 4th : "Better attitude, better player, more humbled." And then what he said on August 8th : "Have too much skill not to at least be at a training camp.. I can really play CB and Safety haha just let me spin." On August 15th — the day of the Vikings' debut preseason game — Dantzler said , "When they call I'm gone ball."
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr. (3) shows emotion during the closing moments of a September 11, 2022, matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Green Bay Packers. His late-game reaction captured the intensity of the NFC North rivalry as the Vikings secured a key divisional victory. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
The point is merely to highlight that Cameron Dantzler is continuing to petition for his next shot.
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Originally, the corner got into the NFL in the Vikings' 2020 draft haul. Of course, that was the year when Minnesota snagged a receiver coming out of LSU at No. 22. Justin Jefferson inspired some concerns about his ability to shine outside of the slot. Since then, he has been setting records despite a pile of quarterback turmoil.
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Other promising players to get scooped up in that draft haul include safety Josh Metellus alongside center Blake Brandel , who was an offensive tackle at the time. Players such as guard Ezra Cleveland , defensive tackle James Lynch, edge rusher D.J. Wonnum , and linebacker Troy Dye are still NFL football players.
Dantzler inspired plenty of early promise due to his physicality and length. Not the world's fastest corner, Dantlzer looked like somebody who could get plugged into a CB3 job and shine once there. Instead, the Vikings moved on following the 2022 season, leading to a football adventure.
Dec 25, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) looks back at Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) on a 40-yard touchdown run in the first quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports.
Cameron Dantzler has journeyed around the league. The former Viking has put in work for the Washington Commanders , Buffalo Bills , Houston Texans , New Orleans Saints , and Miami Dolphins . Otherwise, he has been found in the spring pro league.
The Vikings host the Baltimore Ravens this week for joint practices at TCO Performance Center before a Saturday preseason game.
