EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Antone Exum, Jr., has always wanted to try his hand at nickel cornerback in the NFL, and he’s gotten a chance of late to show coaches what he brings to the table there.
Second-year cornerback Mackensie Alexander has primarily filled the nickel role on the first-team defense, including in both preseason games. But Exum, who has been listed as a safety since being drafted by the Vikings in 2014, has also been given reps at nickel – in addition to safety – throughout training camp and the preseason.
“I’ve kind of always wanted to do it,” Exum said.