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Draft Grade — Vikings
Overall
B
ValueB+
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
Grand theft in the 97th pick: the Vikings steal Wheatley and grade out a B. You could see the war room lean forward. Zakee Wheatley at pick No. 97 is the sort of fall that does not happen, except it just did. The bottom line is a respectable B.
They will regret leaving quarterback for another day if the season turns on it. The Hobbs reach is the anchor dragging on the value grade.
Bottom line, more hits than misses and a roster nudged the right way.
Pick Analysis
Pick18
Rnd1
Jeremiyah Love
In pick 18 they get a lead back with juice, and a steal at that. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick49
Rnd2
Sonny Styles
They let Sonny Styles come to them and pounced at pick No. 49. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick82
Rnd3
Daylen Everette
Daylen Everette at No. 82 is money in the bank, a cornerback taken below his worth. Useful body for a position without much behind the starter.
Pick97
Rnd3
Zakee Wheatley
A top-tier safety at a bargain, Zakee Wheatley in the 97th overall pick, plain and simple. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick161
Rnd5
Chase Roberts
Good price on Chase Roberts in the 161st pick, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick196
Rnd6
Earnest Greene III
A market-rate offensive lineman, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Earnest Greene III. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick234
Rnd7
Josh Cuevas
By-the-book stuff, Josh Cuevas at Round 7, Pick 18 squarely in line with his ranking. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick244
Rnd7
Daevin Hobbs
A reach on Daevin Hobbs in the Round 7 slot; the board had better options right there. It patches a soft spot without any drama.








