Vikings 7-Round NFL Mock Draft highlights ideal path toward successful class for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
The NFL Draft is just 13 days away and there are a number of different scenarios that the Vikings could take. Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is more than likely going to find a way to trade down, but that could become a difficult task with this being a weaker class, especially if the […]
The NFL Draft is just 13 days away and there are a number of different scenarios that the Vikings could take.
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is more than likely going to find a way to trade down, but that could become a difficult task with this being a weaker class, especially if the quarterbacks end up going before the Vikings come up to pick at 24th overall.
There are a lot of different ways the Vikings can end up attacking the NFL Draft, and this job breaks down how I would attack the draft based on how the board falls. How realistic is this? In the NFL Draft, nothing is certain, but it's how the Pro Football Focus simulator ends up going.
Vikings trade down twice in 7 round NFL Mock Draft
The Vikings made two trades that you can see above. Here is how it went down.
- Vikings acquire: 33, 62, 104, 132
- Buffalo Bills acquire: 24, 97
- Cleveland Browns acquire: 30
They end up getting an extra two picks for moving down nine spots. It's a good place to be for Adofo-Mensah.
33. Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Defensive line is one of the spots the Vikings should be looking to address, the earlier the better. One of the interesting things about this defensive tackle class is the varied styles of prospects. Harmon is a player who can play all across the defensive line with his best trait being that he gets quick penetration. Harmon does need to get better at finishing in the backfield, but that's a lot easier to teach than getting into the backfield.
62. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Running back is an interesting position for the Vikings to attack in the NFL Draft. They don't have to prioritize the running back position, but if one is available at the right value early, Henderson has a chance to go much earlier than this, but his injury history from his time at Ohio State could push him down the board. He's a dynamic weapon out of the backfield who might be the best pass-blocking running back I've ever seen.
104. Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
A wide receiver this early might feel like an odd choice, but WR3 is a spot the Vikings could look to upgrade, or at the very least, bring in competition for the spot. Williams is a little undersized at 6' and under 200 lbs, but he's dynamic on all three levels, great with the ball in his hands, and understands how to create separation.
132. Billy Bowman Jr., S, Oklahoma
Waiting until this point to address the secondary feels like a poor choice, but it also fits what Adofo-Mensah does. He loves to use picks just outside of the top 100. Bowman is a very disruptive player who has a quick downhill trigger and will hit you like a truck. Pair that with his ball skills and there is a lot for Brian Flores to work with.
139. Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
If you've been following me for any length of time, you know that Riley is my favorite prospect in this class. His fluidity, patience, and ball skills are superb, and he will be a steal if he makes it to day three. Riley might be a little smaller, but it's an archetype that Adofo-Mensah has targeted before.
189. Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech
Tight end should be addressed by the Vikings this offseason. They don't have a third tight end right now, as Nick Muse is now with the Philadelphia Eagles. Conyers is a hyper-athletic player who was used in unique ways at both Texas Tech and Arizona State. He would be a great player to develop behind both T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver.
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