Pick 01.12: Minnesota Vikings take Derek Stingley Jr
What DraftWire Says…
Regardless of who is running this defense in 2022 and beyond, they’ll need more help at corner, and this scenario is a fantastic way to make that happen. Stingley’s film is inconsistent, and his injury-riddled 2021 campaign begs durability questions, but there’s no denying his skill set and potential.
The Vikings have plenty of items to address, such as a head coach. However, they do need to figure out some of the holes on the defensive side of the ball. Both Mackensie Alexander and Patrick Peterson are set to be free agents following the season. Stingley could fill one of those vacancies.
There is no doubt that Stingley is talented but can he stay healthy for the first time in three seasons? That is the big question for him and a reason that you could see him start sliding down the draft board come April.
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