This pick was great from the get-go.
The Minnesota Vikings went into the draft needing a cornerback and passing on one with both the No. 12 and No. 32 picks—long before the trade down from No. 34 made Booth Jr. feel like a pipe dream. Luckily for the Vikings, there was an opportunity to trade up for the star cornerback from Clemson.
A consensus five-star cornerback ranked as the eighth overall player by Rivals, Booth Jr. came in with a high pedigree and thrived when given an opportunity as a sophomore. He played 979 snaps over his three seasons, per Pro Football Focus, and helped the Tigers defense play at an extremely high level.
All things considered, Booth Jr. is arguably the steal of the draft. He has three main attributes that will get Vikings fans excited.