NFL Team Draft Report: Minnesota Vikings

Mike Zimmer is trying to restock his defence this offseason after they were dreadful last year. EDGE is shallow for Minnesota right now: the only plus player is Danielle Hunter, and he's coming off of a neck injury. They need to add a pass rusher ear ... read more...

The likeliest choices are OL and DL to me. I think they'll prioritize OL unless they trade for Orlando Brown Jr before this pick, or unless Danielle Hunter gets traded.

For the second time this century, the Vikings almost miss making their first round selection as Zimmer and Spielman lose the draft card and argue over which “Jalen” they’re supposed to draft this year. Zimmer swears it’s Jalen Hurts and Spielman says ... read more...

The Vikings jettisoned the whole left side of their offensive line this offseason. Clearly they are going to need new blood there if they want Kirk Cousins to finish a full season next year. Trey Smith was once seen as a high end prospect prior to hi ... read more...

The Vikings can't resist the value of Wallace in the mid-3rd, as Adam Thielen could be slowing down as he gets pricey. Even if Thielen stays effective for several more years, the Vikes don't have much WR depth behind Jefferson and Thielen.

Pick #14 = Micah Parsons LB/Edge Carman played OT in college but may need to move to OG in the NFL. Either way we need offensive lineman.

The Vikings were wise to let Anthony Harris walk after they gave him the franchise tag last year. He did not follow up his 2019 season with much great play in 2020. They could find his replacement easily here in the 3rd round or later. LeCounte is a ... read more...

As mentioned with their previous pick the Vikings are going to have to do a lot to retool their offensive line. Outside of just Ezra Cleveland and Garrett Bradbury the rest of their blocking unit needs a few upgrades. Brown is a highly experienced bl ... read more...

I think Micah Parsons would be a serious consideration for the Vikings at #14 overall if he makes it there, and there's a need for better play from the team's 'backers. There's some concern that Rice may be an early-down LB only, but it's notable th ... read more...

Anthony Barr is on thin ice up in Minnesota after being forced to take a pay cut. He could be outright cut before the season starts if he cannot stay healthy or his play continues to drop off. Johnson is a similar style linebacker who ideally fits as ... read more...

I think Anthony Barr's days are numbered up in Minnesota after they forced him to take a pay cuts after two disappointing and injury riddled seasons. They need his presences as a pass rusher, but they could do well by finding an understudy to take hi ... read more...

Pick #14 = Micah Parsons LB/Edge, #78 = Jackson Carman OL, #90 = Patrick Jones DE We need a young developmental QB on our roster.

The Vikings let Anthony Harris walk after giving him the franchise tag last year, which was a wise move after his one break out season. Finding a replacement safety should not be hard, LeCounte could be a great value here as a quick starter. He's a s ... read more...

The Vikings could certainly continue to upgrade their offensive line in the draft. They landed a versatile blocker in Trey Smith in the 3rd round. Now they come back and land another versatile blocker Hainsey here in the 4th. Hainsey has more promise ... read more...

Pick #14 = Micah Parsons LB/Edge, #78 = Jackson Carman OL, #90 = Patrick Jones DE, #119 = Jamie Newman QB You an always use more DBs.

Pick #14 = Micah Parsons LB/Edge, #78 = Jackson Carman OL, #90 = Patrick Jones DE, #119 = Jamie Newman QB, #125 = DJ Daniel CB We could use a big bodies receiver.

Adding more talent to a cornerback unit that has been a bit of a mixed bag of production the past few years would be a wise choice. They still have Mike Hughes and Jeff Gladney as former first rounders, but Hughes in particular has been a bit of a di ... read more...

More linebacker depth for the Vikings who are set to lose Eric Wilson and have flirted with trading Eric Kendricks this past season. Mike Zimmer loves his strong linebacker play so strong back ups is always a good idea for his defense. Wallow is a ve ... read more...