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Draft Grade — Vikings
Overall
B
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesB
FutureB-
More right than wrong for the Vikings, and a B to prove it. The Vikings spent real capital to be 42 picks early on Ethan Downs, and the board is going to hold them to it. No fireworks, but a solid B.
Leaving quarterback unaddressed is the roster risk they will have to answer for in the fall. That is a safety worth more than the slot they spent on him, plainly.
Good work on the whole, with quarterback the one box left unchecked.
Pick Analysis
Pick29
Rnd1
Nick Emmanwori
In Round 1, Pick 29 they get an enforcer at safety, and a steal at that. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick61
Rnd2
Alfred Collins
Nothing to complain about; Alfred Collins went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. It shores up a spot that genuinely needed the help.
Pick130
Rnd4
Cobee Bryant
Fair-plus on Cobee Bryant, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. It thickens a room that could stand to be thicker.
Pick139
Rnd5
Hollin Pierce
By-the-book stuff, Hollin Pierce at pick 139 squarely in line with his ranking. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick166
Rnd5
Kyle Williams
No edge and no loss on Kyle Williams in slot 166; it is a wash and a sensible one. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick187
Rnd6
Jarquez Hunter
Jarquez Hunter in the 187th overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. The roster fit checks out.
Pick196
Rnd6
Clay Webb
Clay Webb at the 196th overall pick is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick236
Rnd7
Thomas Fidone II
Thomas Fidone II at Round 7, Pick 20 jumps the queue by a touch more than is comfortable. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick241
Rnd7
Teddye Buchanan
They paid up for Teddye Buchanan at pick 241 when waiting would have done the job. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.
Pick244
Rnd7
Ethan Downs
Ethan Downs at the 244th pick is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.













