Decker returned to the Twin Cities last week after a whirlwind tour of team visits. His itinerary included stops at the Patriots, Panthers, Chiefs, Broncos and Cardinals.
He also squeezed in a trip to Indianapolis so that doctors could re-examine his foot and deliver the results to all 32 teams. Decker initially feared his injury would cause him to drop to lower rounds, but his foot is on the mend and a number of draft experts still project him as a second-round pick.
“It was tough because at first I kind of watched myself fall a little bit,” he said, referring to all the draft rumors and speculation. “But slowly I’m climbing back up. I wish I could have worked out but obviously I can’t control that. I did everything I could do. Whatever happens, I’ll go to a great organization that’s a good fit for me.”
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