Minnesota Vikings 7 round 2025 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Secondary highlights excellent draft haul full of Senior Bowl players

The Minnesota Vikings just finished up watching Reese's Senior Bowl practices where they got a lot of good information on prospects that will be available in the 2025 NFL Draft.  Practices down in Mobile shouldn't be taken as the gospel, but they are very informative in adding context to what they showed on film. There […]

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Nov 23, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) returns a punt against the Massachusetts Minutemen during the second half at Sanford Stadium.
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The Minnesota Vikings just finished up watching Reese's Senior Bowl practices where they got a lot of good information on prospects that will be available in the 2025 NFL Draft. 

Practices down in Mobile shouldn't be taken as the gospel, but they are very informative in adding context to what they showed on film. There are numerous players who did a ton for their draft stock. 

Our latest seven-round mock draft for the Vikings focuses on said Senior Bowl prospects, as they can find a lot of talent that participated in the week of practices.

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24. Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Would the Vikings prioritize safety in this draft class? That's a really good question. They could very well decide that the right player is worth their time. As things currently sit, the Vikings need to replace five of their top six players in the secondary with just Josh Metellus under contract.

With needs at both positions, why not take a player who can do both? Starks is a versatile safety who can do a little bit of everything for you at the position. He can play single high, in the box, as a nickel, and even play outside cornerback. With how much defensive coordinator Brian Flores prioritizes a players versatility, Starks could be a perfect fit in this defense.

97. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

If you take Starks in round one, there is a chance they would double down and take a cornerback with their second pick. With that pick being the first of the third-round compensatory picks, it would be a great spot to take Riley.

A feisty cornerback who can play a variety of coverages, including press-man, off-man, and zone, Riley has excellent ball skills and production that separates himself from other cornerbacks in this class. Plus, he has the versatility to thrive on both the outside and in the slot.

139. Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia

This running back class is ridiculously loaded. There are upward of 30 running backs who will receive draftable grades, which inherently will leave uber talented players who will be available later than they should be.

Etienne is a prime example. He was never the alpha in the backfield, sharing time in his first two years at Florida and last season with Georgia. Plus, there were some questions about his ability to thrive in the passing game, as Etienne wasn't featured at either institution. 

During the week in Mobile, Etienne showed that he was more than capable. He displayed really good effort in pass blocking and a lot of nuance in his route running that wasn't known before. He would fit in very well with how the Vikings want to attack on the ground.

161. Willie Lampkin, IOL, North Carolina

For some fans, not having a single interior offensive linemen until this spot would be viewed very poorly. It's been a sore spot for so long that it's bringing on PTSD for some people. It's completely understandable, but improvement at the position doesn't need to come from the draft.

Lampkin on the surface will be a divisive player. He is only 5', 10" tall and 270 lbs, but he blocks like someone significantly bigger than he is. A former amateur wrestler, Lampkin uses leverage to his advantage, standing up taller players and preventing them from making an impact in all phases. This is the part of the draft where you just take good football players, and Lampkin fits the bill.

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