2020 NFL Draft: Full grades for every 1st-round pick

Luke Easterling breaks down every first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, grading each selection

31. Minnesota Vikings (from SF)

Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU

After hitting their first pick out of the park with a perfect blend of need and value on offense, the Vikings pull a switch-hitting grand slam by doing the same thing for their defense here.

Minnesota moved back six spots, gained extra picks, and still landed one of the best values of the day at their biggest position of need. Gladney may not have the height of other top corners in this class, but he more than makes up for it in every other area of his game.

Minny’s secondary was a huge disappointment last year, but this pick is a huge win for them. These two picks make the Vikings early favorites to come away with this year’s best draft class.

GRADE: A