Vikings 7-round mock draft 2.0: Kirk Cousins’ extension changes things

Will Cousins’ presence impact what the Vikings do with the No. 12 overall draft pick?

The Minnesota Vikings have decided on their future plans, and they revolve around Kirk Cousins.

On Sunday evening, it was announced that the Vikings signed Cousins to a one-year extension, tying him to the franchise through the 2023 season. While the directive is not the most popular one, it’s clear that the Vikings are in a win-now mode, and the draft will likely reflect that.

The Vikings are in need of just about every position, but with the offense likely to be the focal point of the franchise moving forward, that should be reflected in the draft. This mock draft is going to emphasize the offense to try and maximize Cousins. All mock drafts are completed with The Draft Network’s mock draft machine.

You can check out my first mock draft here.

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