Earlier this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings released linebacker Eric Kendricks. That move left a large void in the linebacker room. Brian Asamoah dd show promise as a rookie last season, the linebacker room has a depth issue
The Vikings are not expected to prioritize the linebacker position until late day two at the earliest. This is due to limited draft capital and greater needs at other positions.
Even so, the Vikings still need to perform their due diligence. Let’s analyze potential linebackers the Vikings could target in each round of the NFL draft.