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Vitali projects at No. 24: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
If the Vikings stand pat, they could use reinforcements along the back level of the defense. They’re thin in the secondary, especially with Harrison Smith getting close to the end of his career. Safety and cornerback are probably their biggest needs today and in the next couple of years. Starks is one of the best safeties in the class and can rotate in this year while developing for the future.
Vitali projects at No. 97 in Round 3: Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia
This isn’t a need now with Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill as the bookends on the offensive line, but it could be a need soon. Plus, Darrisaw is coming off an injury, and it never hurts to have an insurance policy. At worst, Milum is a swing tackle. At best, he can take over either tackle spot, having played both in college. His shorter arms also have many projecting him as a guard at the NFL level, so Milum could essentially be insurance wherever the Vikings need him.
Vitali projects at No. 139 in Round 5: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska
Minnesota addressed the interior rotation along the defensive line in free agency, signing both Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, but both players aren’t spring chickens. The interior thrives on a rotation anyway, especially with players who have position flexibility. This is a strong defensive line class, and it’s fully possible to get a solid rotational player in the fifth round.
Vitali projects at No. 187 in Round 6: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
I ran multiple draft simulations and each time, somehow, Shough was still available at this pick. Quarterbacks usually rise in the draft, even if it’s just from Day 3 to Day 2, which I think could happen with Shough. But if Shough’s there when the Vikings make their last selection, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take a stab at the position. The only QB besides McCarthy on Minnesota’s roster is Brett Rypien.
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