SKOL Search 2026 ep 7, Vikings Could Target: WRs Carnell Tate, KC Concepcion, & Makai Lemon | The Real Forno Show🎙️🏈

SKOL Search: Vikings 2026 WR Prospects — Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, KC Concepcion — Tyler Forness and producer Dave go live on “SKOL Search” to scout three first-round caliber 2026 NFL Draft wide receivers the Vikings could study despite WR not being an immediate need, citing how needs can change (e.g., 2020 Diggs trade leading to Justin Jefferson). They break down Carnell Tate (Ohio State) as a smooth route runner and strong contested-catch player (graded 88.0) but lacking elite twitch/top speed; Makai Lemon (USC) as Forness’s WR1 (88.7) with versatile separation skills, YAC, toughness, and strong blocking, with some catch-radius/acceleration concerns; and KC Concepcion (Texas A&M, ex-NC State) as WR3 (87.6), a twitchy YAC/return specialist who can also run routes and win contested catches, potentially fitting a Vikings WR3 or Addison-replacement role. The show ends with plugs for memberships, upcoming episodes, and other Vikings coverage. 00:00 Do the Vikings Really Need a WR? Setting the Draft Context 00:32 What is SKOL Search? Live Show Intro + Member Perks 02:01 Why You Scout WRs Even When It’s Not a Need (Diggs → Jefferson Lesson) 03:34 Quick Vikings WR Room Talk: Felton Pick & What Could Change 04:48 Prospect #1: Carnell Tate (Ohio State) — Profile & Role 05:50 Tate’s Calling Card: Smooth Routes, Tempo, and Stacking Corners 11:26 Contested-Catch Technician: How Tate Wins at the Catch Point 14:01 The Concerns + Grade: Twitch, Top-End Speed, and Where He Fits 18:36 Comps & Transition: George Pickens Vibes, Then Meet Mackay Lemon 20:42 Prospect #2 Begins: Mackay Lemon (USC) — YAC, Stem Manipulation, and Physicality 24:33 Makai Lemon’s athletic toolkit: routes, speed & leverage 25:27 The “no block, no rock” trait: Lemon’s nasty run blocking 26:22 Concerns on Lemon: catch radius, wingspan & acceleration 28:02 WR1 verdict: grading Lemon and stacking him vs past prospects 29:02 Lessons learned from being low on Ja’Marr Chase 30:01 Player comps explained: Jordan Addison + Larry Fitzgerald (and why comps aren’t careers) 33:07 Next prospect: KC Concepcion background + why he’s WR3 34:08 Concepcion’s game: twitch, separation, YAC and contested-catch skill 40:06 NFL translation: manufactured touches, size/press concerns & development plan 42:11 Vikings fit + special teams value, then show wrap & upcoming episodes _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/1X2TirzvA0g Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.