Thorson's NFL Draft Potential: A Bold Move?

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Georgia punner Brett Thorsten is turning heads big time, heading into the NFL draft.

This Australian standout from the University of Georgia could land as early as the late second round, according to insiders.

That's rare air for a specialist, with elite hang time, distance, and even tackling grit that has teams buzzing.

Earlier this week, an NFL personnel exec told Jason Locke and Fora that Thorsten clears the bar for a third rounder and might sneak into the second.

He's 6'1", 240 pounds.

One the Ray Guy Award last year, as the nation's top punter, and averaged 45.6 yards per.

Punt over 156 kicks in college.

Fans and analysts are split on spending high picks on punters.

Recent round four selections by teams like the Ravens, Bears, and Bucks drew plenty of backlash since most guys come cheaper from later rounds or free.

Agency. Thorsten's metrics are off the charts, but it's still a bold move that could look genius or foolish.

For the Minnesota Vikings, it's intriguing, but unlikely in round two.

They just signed veteran Johnny Hacker, a former all pro, who saw it, but not elite anymore.

Their old punter Ryan Wright bolted to New Orleans in free agency, yet cutting Hacker early would he dead cap space and squads Rayleigh roster two.

Bottom line. If Thorsten keeps rising through spring workouts, some team will swing for him on day two.

Vikings might peek in round three, but expect them to build elsewhere with their draft ammo.