Holton Hill’s fall could lead to the rise of friend and former University of Texas teammate Kris Boyd.
With Hill now suspended for the season’s first eight games, the Vikings need another cornerback to step up and provide depth on the 53-man roster. The most likely candidate should the Vikings stay in-house is Boyd, since the team spent a seventh-round draft pick on the 5-11, 200-pound rookie.
Another option the Vikings are exploring is Orlando Scandrick. An NFL source confirmed the team worked out Scandrick on Wednesday. Scandrick, 32, played the first 10 years of his career in Dallas before starting seven games for the Chiefs last year following his release by Washington.