14. Minnesota Vikings
Our Picks:
Avi: EDGE Kwity Paye, Michigan
Timothy: DL Christian Baremore, Alabama
AJ: OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
Shawn: EDGE Gregory Rousseau, Miami
Jacob: OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
Cade: LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame
Colin: EDGE Gregory Rousseau, Miami
The Minnesota Vikings are next on the clock.
Two of the biggest needs for the Minnesota Vikings are on opposite sides of the trenches.
On the offense side of things, the Vikings have been struggling to put together a great offensive line for years. While there has been some progress recently with Brian O'Neill and Ezra Cleveland both showing promise, they could still use some help.
The team lost starting tackle Riley Reiff to the Bengals in free agency and will need to replace the production that was lost.
On the other side of things, the Vikings could use help at edge. In 2020, the team ranked in the bottom five in terms of sacks with just 23 on the season. With star edge rusher Danielle Hunter missing the entire season due to injury, the Vikings were unable to have anyone step up to pressure the quarterback.
Now with reports that Hunter wants out of Minnesota, things could be even worse for the team’s production in 2021 unless they can snag someone in the Draft.
The Vikings must choose which position they value more.