Cynthia Frelund is NFL.com’s analytics expert.
In her recent “analytics” mock draft, Frelund has the Vikings taking LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton with their 25th overall pick.
Here’s what Frelund wrote about the fit:
Addressing the back end of the defense is a key need for the Vikings. Fulton had 20 forced incompletions in 2019 at LSU (tied for most in the FBS, per PFF) and his 44.9 completion percentage allowed in coverage was a top-20 figure.
There’s a pretty good chance the Vikings will be without Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander after free agency is over with, meaning Mike Zimmer’s squad will lose his top-three cornerbacks from a year ago.
Even if the Vikings weren’t losing those three, Fulton would be a welcomed addition considering how badly Minnesota’s secondary struggled last season.
In 2019, Fulton was named to the All-SEC Second Team. He helped LSU to the national championship.
This isn’t the first time Fulton has been linked to the Vikings.