Jeff Baca News

Minnesota Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman had several holes to fill in the three day NFL draft held in late April.

The Vikings continued to blaze through the process of signing their draft picks, locking up three more players Wednesday -- punter Jeff Locke and guards Jeff Baca and Travis Bond.

So it looks like I zigged this week when I should have zagged on the eligibility of three former UCLA players for NFC North offseason work.

This week, NFC West colleague Mike Sando posted the NFL's little-known rules for rookie participation in offseason programs.

The 2013 NFL Draft is now over. UCLA saw 4 players drafted this year, with Datone Jones being the first Bruin 1st round selection since Marcedes Lewis in 2006, and Jeff Baca the first O-Lineman picked since 1999.

Aside from a few injuries, the camp was considered to be a success. Jim Mora's bunch is a young group that continues to mature - both physically and mentally.

Chris Kluwe's eventful run as Minnesota Vikings punter may have come to an end on the final day of the NFL draft on Saturday.

Heading into April, the Minnesota Vikings knew that they needed some help along the interior of the offensive line.

Feb 21, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA offensive lineman Jeff Baca speaks to the media during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

They picked up another seventh-round pick from Tampa Bay to move back from No. 189, then grabbed Baca, a 6-foot-3, 302-pound guard to add some depth on the offensive line.

As a pro prospect, Baca won't be drafted high because of his physical limitations, specifically his lack of strength.

The Bruins finished up their final regular practice session of the Spring this morning on Spaulding Field, leaving just Saturday night's Spring Spectacular to close out Spring ball.