Eric Kendricks, middle linebacker, Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings second-round draft pick out of UCLA will be getting his fourth opportunity to convince his coaches that he should be a starter for the September 14 season opener.
So far during the Vikings three preseason games, Kendricks has been responsible for eight solo tackles and one sack. He made the start ahead of Audie Cole against the Oakland Raiders over the weekend, and head coach Mike Zimmer was pleased with what he saw from the linebacker (via the Star Tribune).
The Vikings will reportedly spend the week leading up their next preseason game working multiple combinations at linebacker to determine who will start this week.
Should Kendricks continue to show up big once again against the Dallas Cowboys, he may just get the official nod from Zimmer once the regular NFL season kicks off.