One More Minnesota Vikings 7-Round Mock Draft?

It’s Draft Week! Finally, Draft Week. I’m tired of mock drafts. I’m weary from all of the draft speculation and guesses. I’m ready for the real damn thing. So, here’s another Minnesota Vikings 7-Round Mock Draft. Hopefully, it’s the last one. 

In this mock, just like many mocks, the Vikings trade their two 2024 first round picks and a 2025 first round pick to the New England Patriots for the third pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It might take more than three #1s. If it does, the Vikings better get something pick-wise in return. Anyway, it’s the inclusion of this year’s two #1s that impact this mock draft. The Vikings are sending those to the Patriots for the third pick in the draft. 

1. Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

4. Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College

4. Maason Smith, DL, LSU

5. Anthony Gould, WR, Oregon State

5. Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn

6. Beaux Limmer, C, Arkansas

7. Dallas Gant, LB, Toledo

7. AJ Barner, TE, Michigan

The quarterback. This offseason, so much, too much, has been said about the Vikings pursuit of their next quarterback. For me, it’s simple. Since Fran Tarkenton retired after the 1978 season, I’ve watched the Vikings mostly settle for their next quarterbacks. Forty-five years. 45! Enough! I’m to the point where I don’t even care what it costs to move up for a quarterback. If Kevin O’Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Josh McCown, and all of the team’s decision-makers see Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy as the answer, GO GET HIM. I’m so tired of the Vikings taking sad, token swings at the quarterback position. 

As for the rest of this mock draft, the Vikings are currently scheduled to sit out Day 2 of the draft. After quarterback, I see interior defensive and offensive line as the Vikings biggest needs. Usually, I lean defensive line with their first pick in the fourth round. It’d be a beautiful thing if Christian Mahogany is still available. Run, don’t walk, to the podium. Adding Maason Smith would make the fourth round a raging success. 

I really like Anthony Gould and Nehemiah Pritchett in the fifth round. Beaux Limmer would be another gift for the interior offensive line. Dallas Gant and AJ Barner are seventh round fliers at positions that could use added numbers.