The Minnesota Vikings have had a successful start to the offseason but were forced to make the difficult decision to move on from beloved veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen. This move left the Vikings with a serious need at the position, which some experts speculate they may address in the upcoming NFL draft.
Pro Football Network’s Oliver Hodgkinson released a mock draft on Thursday that had Minnesota selecting Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers.
Justin Jefferson is one of the best wide receivers in the league, but his supporting cast leaves a lot to be desired — especially following the departure of long-time slot savan Adam Thielen. Boston College WR Zay Flowers is a dangerous after-the-catch threat who combines long speed with ludicrous lateral agility as one of the most exciting and explosive receivers in the draft.- Hodgkinson
Flowers would be an electric playmaker for the Vikings and could instantly upgrade their offense. He’s got the speed to be a legitimate deep threat and can play both inside and outside, which would give the Vikings an advantage on offense if he were to play alongside Justin Jefferson.
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