Joe Broback of Pro Football Network (three rounds)
The predicted first-round pick at No. 23: Jordan Addison, Receiver, USC
Broback’s take: “With Adam Thielen off to Carolina, Minnesota needs someone to help Justin Jefferson. K.J. Osborn returns, but there needs to be another weapon to contribute. Jordan Addison gives the Vikings a player that can create separation like the best of them.
“If he demands more attention from the opposing secondary, teams will be less likely to send extra help toward Jefferson. That also makes quarterback Kirk Cousins happy in the “prove it” year of his contract.”
The predicted pick at No. 87 (third round): Andre Carter II, Edge Defender, Army
Broback’s take: “Short term, the Vikings are set on the edge. However, they’ll need a long-term option to continue getting after the quarterback. Danielle Hunter, Za’Darius Smith, and newly signed Marcus Davenport bring a ton of NFL experience with them, and Andre Carter II can learn a lot under their tutelage. At 6-foot-6, Carter brings good size, and the veterans can help develop him into a major force.”
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Ian Valentino of Pro Football Network (three rounds)
The predicted first-round pick at No. 23: Adetomiwa Adebawore, Defensive Line, Northwestern
Valentino’s take: “I think this is too low for Adetomiwa Adebawore, considering the Combine performance he put together, but it’s also hard to find a landing spot for everyone. Adebawore runs a 4.49 [in the 40-yard dash], jumps 37.5 inches in the vertical and 10-5 in the broad, and stands at 6-2, 282 pounds with 34-inch arms. The Minnesota Vikings have to start revamping their defensive line sooner than later.”
The predicted pick at No. 87 (third round): Xavier Hutchinson, Receiver, Iowa State
Valentino’s take: “With size, lateral agility, steady hands, and route-running ability, Xavier Hutchinson is about as safe as it gets for Minnesota.”
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Kent Platte of Pro Football Network (three rounds)
The predicted first-round pick at No. 23: Kelee Ringo, Cornerback, Georgia
Platte’s take: “At one point, Kelee Ringo was considered a lock in the top five of this draft class. Questions about his flexibility and versatility defensively have seen his value slide a bit, landing him right in the Vikings laps.
“Questions about Ringo’s agility on the field are largely overblown, though he didn’t test well in that area, so it’s still at least a little concerning, but you can’t teach 4.36…
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