Another Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft

 It’s time for another Minnesota Vikings mock draft. The PFF Mock Draft Simulator makes things too easy. It’s addicting too. This one starts with a trade out of the first round for a couple extra picks. The Vikings currently hold only four picks in the real draft. With so few picks, I feel that a first-round trade back is likely.

Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft

The trade with the New England Patriots:

Patriots receive:

R1 #24

Vikings receive:

R2 #38

R3 #69

R5: #155

The Picks:

2. Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

3. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

3. Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia

5. Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

5. Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame

6. Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

There are a few defensive tackles that are expected to be selected at the end of the first round to early in the second round. Of those, Darius Alexander is one of my favorites. The Vikings signed defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave to start immediately. Allen is 30. Hargrave is 32. The defensive line has been upgraded but could use young reinforcements. Benjamin Morrison is a risky pick due to a hip injury suffered last season. There’s a risk but the reward could be so high. Morrison would’ve been an early first-round pick if he didn’t have injury concerns. Wyatt Milum is an intriguing offensive line prospect. He was a left tackle at West Virginia that might project better as an inside player. He could challenge Blake Brandel for the left guard spot. The Vikings re-signed Aaron Jones and traded for Jordan Mason. Running back is no longer a serious need but a quick, versatile back like Brashard Smith would be a nice addition to the backfield. The Vikings lost #3 tight end Johnny Mundt in free agency. With the number of two-tight end formations used, the position is a minor need. There was a time when Notre Dame was Tight End U. That title has shifted to Iowa in recent years. Maybe Mitchell Evans can be the next Kyle Rudolph for the Vikings. That’s a lofty goal but this is the time for hope. As for conjuring up former Vikings players, perhaps Tai Felton can follow the path of Stefon Diggs as a Day 3 receiver out of Maryland. 

Until the next one.