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Draft Grade — Vikings
Overall
C-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesF
FutureB-
The Vikings cashed the board's mistake on Cooper Jr.: C-. The phones were a trap the Vikings kept walking into, shipping out surplus on nearly every deal.
The Cooper Jr. pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch. They will need Norfleet to outplay his draft slot in a hurry to justify it. The edge rusher hole is the one line item this class does not answer.
The verdict is a shrug for now, with the swing picks left to write the real ending.
Pick Analysis
Pick11
Rnd1
Jeremiyah Love
Jeremiyah Love at pick 11 nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick44
Rnd2
Garrett Nussmeier
They took Garrett Nussmeier at par in the 44th pick, which is nothing to complain about. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick51
Rnd2
Jake Slaughter
They read the board right and Jake Slaughter was the payoff at slot 51. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick75
Rnd3
Antonio Williams
Antonio Williams at No. 75 is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the wide receiver. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick97
Rnd3
Sam Leavitt
A slide stopped in pick No. 97, with Sam Leavitt worth more than the price. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick113
Rnd4
Omar Cooper Jr.
Steal is underselling it; Omar Cooper Jr. at the 113th overall pick is a heist with the alarm still ringing. It fills a real need, too.
Pick152
Rnd5
Jacob Rodriguez
The board had cheaper options than Jacob Rodriguez at the 152nd overall pick, and it noticed. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick161
Rnd5
Davison Igbinosun
They liked Davison Igbinosun enough to skip the value, taking him in No. 161. Useful body for a position without much behind the starter.
Pick197
Rnd6
Isaiah Nwokobia
Isaiah Nwokobia at slot 197 jumps the queue by a touch more than is comfortable. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick226
Rnd7
Roderick Kearney
A conviction pick on Roderick Kearney at Round 7, Pick 11 that the board grades a round light. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick242
Rnd7
Brett Norfleet
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Brett Norfleet. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick249
Rnd7
Bear Alexander
Bear Alexander at the 249th pick is a conviction pick that outran the value. A need, and now a little less of one.
















