Minnesota Vikings: Every player drafted at No. 23 overall since 2010

The Minnesota Vikings desperately need to find a player capable of making an instant impact with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Vikings have numerous needs entering the draft, most notably at cornerback and wide receiver. Quarterback is also a possibility considering the team isn’t committed to a signal caller […]

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The Minnesota Vikings desperately need to find a player capable of making an instant impact with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Vikings have numerous needs entering the draft, most notably at cornerback and wide receiver. Quarterback is also a possibility considering the team isn’t committed to a signal caller beyond 2023.

Minnesota hasn’t had much success drafting at No. 23 overall, but let’s take a look at every player selected in this slot since 2010.

2022: CB Kaiir Elam – Buffalo Bills

2021: OT Christian Darrisaw – Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) celebrate after the touchdown in the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

2020: LB Kenneth Murray – Los Angeles Chargers

2019: OT Tytus Howard – Houston Texans

2018: OT Isaiah Wynn – New England Patriots

2017: TE Evan Engram – New York Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) runs with the ball during the second half of an AFC divisional round game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

2016: WR Laquon Treadwell – Indianapolis Colts

2015: DL Shane Ray – Denver Broncos

2014: DE Dee Ford – Kansas City Chiefs

2013: DL Sharrif Floyd – Minnesota Vikings

2012: OT Riley Reiff – Detroit Lions

2011: OL Danny Watkins – Philadelphia Eagles

2010: OL Bryan Bulaga – Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (75) blocks San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (55) during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports