With the uncertainty around Dalvin Cook’s future, the Minnesota Vikings were expected to be in the running back market during the 2023 NFL Draft.
With the 222nd overall pick in the draft, the Vikings selected UAB running back Dewayne McBride.
According to Pro Football Network’s Consensus Big Board, McBride was the RB12 in this year’s draft. He was ranked 139th overall, meaning the Vikings got solid value in the seventh round.
Here are five reasons why DeWayne McBride should excite Vikings fans.