Draft multiple defensive backs
The Vikings are reportedly discussing a long-term deal with safety Anthony Harris, so corner is less dire than it was a few months ago.
The Vikings reportedly acknowledged to teams that Harris was a tag-and-trade candidate earlier in the offseason, but now it’s possible that Harris is here to stay.
However, the Vikings have lost Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander in free agency, according to multiple reports. Besides Alexander, Rhodes and Waynes struggled at times in 2019-20. Rhodes and Waynes aren’t devastating losses for the Vikings.
But still, Minnesota has to add at least one corner out wide and nickel in order for the defense to not drop off. Mike Hughes and Holton Hill have both been good, but the two have question marks around them. I think those two could very well be serviceable starters, but it’s also risky to not replace the talent lost and assume both those players will step into bigger roles and thrive.
When corners fall to the Vikings throughout the draft, the team should take them early and often.