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MINNESOTA VIKINGS TEAM NEEDS
Most recent team needs update:
March 15
Starter Need High (P1, P2)
CB
Starter Need Medium (P3)
OC
DL5T
EDGE
OLB
ILB
SFTY
Mid Round Fill High (P5)
QB
RB
WR
WRS
OT
OG
NT
CBN
Depth Fill (P4)
Late Round Fill (P6)
TE
DL3T
Minimal Need (P9)
VIKINGS PICKS/COMMENTS MOST RECENT MOCK
Results from Consensus Mock Draft:
2023 Draft Day 3
Most recent mock draft update:
4/28/23
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R1
23
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Minnesota
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Jordan Addison
USC
WR
Reach/Value:
-5
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Height:
5'11"
Weight:
173
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The Vikings were the subject of countless rumors as one of the teams that could possibly trade up for a top Quarterback. Due to the restructure of Kirk Cousins contract without any additional years beyond 2023, the speculation about the team being very interested in finding the next Quarterback was reasonable and possibly even expected by many in the fan base. But Kwesi Adofo-Mensah played his hand very cool and let the smokescreen have a life of it's own.
In he end, the Vikings select Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, USC. Addison won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver in 2021 while playing with Kenny Pickett at Pittsburgh after grabbing 100 receptions for 1,593 receiving yards and 17 receiving TD. In 2022, he went to USC and played with Caleb Williams and had 59 receptions for 875 yards and 8 TDs. He is a very efficient route runner and natural pass-catcher. Some people felt he was the top receiver in the draft.
Grade: A
Mark P, Vikings Analyst
In he end, the Vikings select Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, USC. Addison won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver in 2021 while playing with Kenny Pickett at Pittsburgh after grabbing 100 receptions for 1,593 receiving yards and 17 receiving TD. In 2022, he went to USC and played with Caleb Williams and had 59 receptions for 875 yards and 8 TDs. He is a very efficient route runner and natural pass-catcher. Some people felt he was the top receiver in the draft.
Grade: A
Mark P, Vikings Analyst
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R3
102
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Minnesota (Comp)
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Mekhi Blackmon
USC
CBN
Reach/Value:
-62
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Height:
5'11
Weight:
178
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The Vikings traded down from 87 with the 49ers getting back 102, 164, and 222 which were sorely needed to get possible depth. The best part of the trade was no Cornerbacks went off the board. The team still had the chance to pick the Cornerback that they would have had they stayed at 87. Unfortunately, the picke Mekhi Blackmon from USC. Kelee Ringo, Darius Rush, Clark Phillips III, Cory Trice, and several others were ranked higher on the big board. Blackmon is 5'11" 178 and ran a 4.47 forty. He does have speed. Grade - D
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R4
134
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Minnesota
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Jay Ward
LSU
S
Reach/Value:
-22
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Height:
6'1"
Weight:
188
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R5
141
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Minnesota (Trade)
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Jaquelin Roy
LSU
DL3T
Reach/Value:
20
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Height:
6'3"
Weight:
305
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IND g LV (Draft Trade)
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R5
164
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Minnesota (Trade)
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Jaren Hall
BYU
QB
Reach/Value:
-7
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Height:
6'0"
Weight:
207
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MIN g SF (Draft Trade)
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R7
222
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Minnesota (Trade)
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DeWayne McBride
UAB
RB
Reach/Value:
85
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Height:
5'11"
Weight:
215
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MIN g DEN t SF (Draft Trade)
VIKINGS HISTORICAL DRAFT PICKS
Reach/Value (R/V) Explained
The difference between where a player is selected in the NFL draft versus where the player was listed on the final Drafttek Big Board for the season in question.Example: A player who was listed at #50 on the Big Board and was selected at #35 will be a "Reach" of -15. Alternately, a player listed at #35 on the Big Board who was selected at #50 is a +15 "Value".
Simply put: a positive number is a Value pick, a negative number is a Reach.
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2023 | 1 | 23 | Jordan Addison | USC | WR | Reach | -5 |
| 2023 | 3 | 102 | Mekhi Blackmon | USC | CBN | Reach | -62 |
| 2023 | 4 | 134 | Jay Ward | LSU | S | Reach | -22 |
| 2023 | 5 | 141 | Jaquelin Roy | LSU | DL3T | Value | +20 |
| 2023 | 5 | 164 | Jaren Hall | BYU | QB | Reach | -7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 222 | DeWayne McBride | UAB | RB | Value | +85 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2022 | 1 | 32 | Lewis Cine | Georgia | S | Reach | -3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 42 | Andrew Booth Jr. | Clemson | CB | Value | +8 |
| 2022 | 2 | 59 | Ed Ingram | LSU | OG | Reach | -75 |
| 2022 | 3 | 66 | Brian Asamoah | Oklahoma | OLB | Reach | -18 |
| 2022 | 4 | 118 | Akayleb Evans | Missouri | CB | Reach | -66 |
| 2022 | 5 | 165 | Esezi Otomewo | Minnesota | DL5T | Reach | -43 |
| 2022 | 5 | 169 | Ty Chandler | North Carolina | RBC | Reach | -24 |
| 2022 | 6 | 184 | Vederian Lowe | Ilinois | OT | Reach | -57 |
| 2022 | 6 | 191 | Jalen Nailor | Michigan State | WR | Reach | -64 |
| 2022 | 7 | 227 | Nick Muse | South Carolina | TE | Reach | -129 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2021 | 1 | 23 | Christian Darrisaw | Virginia Tech | OT | Value | +9 |
| 2021 | 3 | 66 | Kellen Mond | Texas A&M | QB | Reach | -19 |
| 2021 | 3 | 78 | Chazz Surratt | North Carolina | ILB | Value | +5 |
| 2021 | 3 | 86 | Wyatt Davis | Ohio State | OG | Value | +53 |
| 2021 | 3 | 90 | Patrick Jones II | Pitt | EDGE | Value | +4 |
| 2021 | 4 | 119 | Kene Nwangwu | Iowa State | RB | Reach | -89 |
| 2021 | 4 | 125 | Camryn Bynum | Cal | CB | Reach | -56 |
| 2021 | 4 | 134 | Janarius Robinson | Florida State | EDGE | Reach | -75 |
| 2021 | 5 | 157 | Ihmir Smith-Marsette | Iowa | WR | Value | +36 |
| 2021 | 5 | 168 | Zach Davidson | Central Missouri St | TE | Reach | -79 |
| 2021 | 6 | 199 | Jaylen Twyman | Pitt | DL3T | Value | +143 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2020 | 1 | 22 | Justin Jefferson | LSU | WR | Reach | -2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 31 | Jeff Gladney | TCU | CB | Reach | -25 |
| 2020 | 2 | 58 | Ezra Cleveland | Boise State | OT | Reach | -3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 89 | Cameron Dantzler | Mississippi State | CB | Value | +10 |
| 2020 | 4 | 117 | D.J. Wonnum | South Carolina | EDGE | Reach | -68 |
| 2020 | 4 | 130 | James Lynch | Baylor | DL5T | Value | +75 |
| 2020 | 4 | 132 | Troy Dye | Oregon | ILB | Value | +69 |
| 2020 | 5 | 169 | Harrison Hand | Temple | S | Reach | -60 |
| 2020 | 5 | 176 | K.J. Osborn | Miami | WRS | Reach | -59 |
| 2020 | 6 | 203 | Blake Brandel | Oregon State | OT | Reach | -69 |
| 2020 | 6 | 205 | Josh Metellus | Michigan | DB | Reach | -184 |
| 2020 | 7 | 225 | Kenny Willekes | Michigan State | EDGE | Value | +36 |
| 2020 | 7 | 244 | Nate Stanley | Iowa | QB | Value | +89 |
| 2020 | 7 | 249 | Brian Cole II | Mississippi State | S | Reach | -80 |
| 2020 | 7 | 253 | Kyle Hinton | Washburn | OG | Reach | -121 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2019 | 1 | 18 | Garrett Bradbury | North Carolina St | OC | Reach | -10 |
| 2019 | 2 | 50 | Irv Smith Jr. | Alabama | TE | Value | +3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 102 | Alexander Mattison | Boise State | RB | Reach | -56 |
| 2019 | 4 | 114 | Dru Samia | Oklahoma | OG | Reach | -63 |
| 2019 | 5 | 162 | Cameron Smith | USC | ILB | Value | +60 |
| 2019 | 6 | 190 | Armon Watts | Arkansas | DL5T | Reach | -60 |
| 2019 | 6 | 191 | Marcus Epps | Wyoming | S | Reach | -49 |
| 2019 | 6 | 193 | Olisaemeka Udoh | Elon | OT | Reach | -23 |
| 2019 | 7 | 217 | Kris Boyd | Texas | CB | Value | +26 |
| 2019 | 7 | 239 | Dillon Mitchell | Oregon | WR | Value | +88 |
| 2019 | 7 | 247 | Bisi Johnson | Colorado St. | WR | Reach | -159 |
| 2019 | 7 | 250 | Austin Cutting | Air Force | LS | Reach | -98 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2018 | 1 | 30 | Mike Hughes | UCF | CB | Value | +2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 62 | Brian O'Neill | Pittsburgh | OT | Value | +22 |
| 2018 | 4 | 102 | Jalyn Holmes | Ohio State | DL5T | Reach | -12 |
| 2018 | 5 | 157 | Tyler Conklin | Central Michigan | TE | Reach | -133 |
| 2018 | 5 | 167 | Daniel Carlson | Auburn | PK | Reach | -75 |
| 2018 | 6 | 213 | Colby Gossett | Appalachian St | OG | Reach | -199 |
| 2018 | 6 | 218 | Ade Aruna | Tulane | DL | Reach | -110 |
| 2018 | 7 | 225 | Devante Downs | California | LB | Reach | -112 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2017 | 2 | 41 | Dalvin Cook | Florida St | RBF | Value | +21 |
| 2017 | 3 | 70 | Pat Elflein | Ohio St | OC | Value | +2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 109 | Jaleel Johnson | Iowa | DT | Value | +13 |
| 2017 | 4 | 120 | Ben Gedeon | Michigan | LB | Reach | -23 |
| 2017 | 5 | 170 | Rodney Adams | South Florida | WR | Reach | -9 |
| 2017 | 5 | 180 | Danny Isidora | Miami (FL) | G | Value | +4 |
| 2017 | 6 | 201 | Bucky Hodges | Virginia Tech | TE | Value | +7 |
| 2017 | 7 | 219 | Stacy Coley | Miami (FL) | WR | Value | +2 |
| 2017 | 7 | 220 | Ifeadi Odenigbo | Northwestern | DE | Reach | -17 |
| 2017 | 7 | 232 | Elijah Lee | Kansas State | LB | Reach | -33 |
| 2017 | 7 | 245 | Jack Tocho | NC State | CB | Value | +16 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 | Laquon Treadwell | Ole Miss | WR | Value | +7 |
| 2016 | 2 | 54 | Mackensie Alexander | Clemson | CB | Value | +42 |
| 2016 | 4 | 121 | Willie Beavers | W Michigan | OT | Reach | -53 |
| 2016 | 5 | 160 | Kentrell Brothers | Missouri | ILB | Value | +106 |
| 2016 | 6 | 180 | Moritz Boehringer | SH Unicorns | WR | Reach | -97 |
| 2016 | 6 | 188 | David Morgan | UTSA | TE | Reach | -310 |
| 2016 | 7 | 227 | Stephen Weatherly | Vanderbilt | OLB | Reach | -12 |
| 2016 | 7 | 244 | Jayron Kearse | Clemson | S | Value | +64 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | Trae Waynes | Michigan St | CB | Value | +2 |
| 2015 | 2 | 45 | Eric Kendricks | UCLA | ILB | Value | +24 |
| 2015 | 3 | 88 | Danielle Hunter | LSU | EDGE | Value | +48 |
| 2015 | 4 | 110 | T.J. Clemmings | Pittsburgh | OT | Value | +90 |
| 2015 | 5 | 143 | MyCole Pruitt | Southern Illinois | TE | Value | +8 |
| 2015 | 5 | 146 | Stefon Diggs | Maryland | WR | Reach | -26 |
| 2015 | 6 | 185 | Tyrus Thompson | Oklahoma | OT | Reach | -80 |
| 2015 | 6 | 193 | B.J. Dubose | Louisville | DL5T | Reach | -70 |
| 2015 | 7 | 228 | Austin Shepherd | Alabama | OT | Value | +56 |
| 2015 | 7 | 232 | Joey Iosefa | Hawaii | FB | Value | +35 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2014 | 1 | 9 | Anthony Barr | UCLA | EDGE | Reach | -3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 32 | Teddy Bridgewater | Louisville | QB | Value | +15 |
| 2014 | 3 | 72 | Scott Crichton | Oregon State | EDGE | Value | +20 |
| 2014 | 3 | 96 | Jerick McKinnon | Georgia Southern | RB | Reach | -39 |
| 2014 | 5 | 145 | David Yankey | Stanford | OG | Value | +108 |
| 2014 | 6 | 182 | Antone Exum | Virginia Tech | CB | Reach | -49 |
| 2014 | 6 | 184 | Kendall James | Maine | CB | Reach | -60 |
| 2014 | 7 | 220 | Shamar Stephen | Connecticut | DL3T | Value | +4 |
| 2014 | 7 | 223 | Brandon Watts | Georgia Tech | OLB | Reach | -53 |
| 2014 | 7 | 225 | Jabari Price | North Carolina | CB | Reach | -53 |