Kentrell

Brothers

This is his second suspension in three years, so the punishment is longer. Already going unsigned for months, Brothers faces an uphill battle to find a roster spot in 2020. He has spent the last four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, primarily as a special teamer.

He’ll be eligible to return against the Eagles in Week 5. Brothers is a core special teamer for the Vikings. He played just nine snaps on defense last year.

A prolific tackler and three-year starter at Mizzou, Brothers showed 4.82 “wheels” at the Combine, but flashes on tape. He’s an instinctual player who finishes plays. He’s a moldable piece of clay for coach Mike Zimmer.

Brothers (6'0/245) led the nation in tackles (152) and earned first-team All-SEC as a senior middle linebacker at Mizzou, where he was a three-year starter. Brothers had a miserable Combine before turning in a respectable Pro Day, where he ran 4.82 with a 31 1/2-inch vertical and 19 bench-press reps. Although Brothers isn’t a special athlete, he did flash special instincts on college tape, was a highly efficient tackler and didn’t embarrass himself in coverage. There is a hint of Danny Trevathan to Brothers’ game. He could be coached up by Mike Zimmer.