The Vikings are now stocked with two first-round picks after trading Stefon Diggs to the Bills.
As part of that deal, the Vikings received the Bills’ No. 22 pick, along with other picks.
The Vikings own their own first-round pick, which is 25th overall.
Who will the Vikings pick?
That’s a great question!
Will Brinson over at CBS Sports has the Vikings going defense with both picks in his recent mock draft.
With the 22nd pick, he has the Vikings taking Penn State edge Yetur Gross-Matos. With Everson Griffen on his way out, this picks makes sense.
Here’s what Brinson wrote about the pick:
Adding a cornerback will definitely be a priority for Minnesota but they can wait a few picks with the options on the board. Here, they focus on replacing Everson Griffin and/or improving their defensive line and getting better against the run.
With the 25th pick, Brinson has the Vikings taking LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton. Considering the team will be without Trae Waynes, Mackensie Alexander and Xavier Rhodes in 2020, this move makes sense. The Vikings have yet to sign a corner in free agency.
Here’s what Brinson wrote about the pick:
The Vikings not only love drafting cornerbacks but they actually need to draft a cornerback now. No one’s better at finding talent there than Mike Zimmer.
There’s plenty of time between now and the draft, but the Vikings also have plenty of holes to fill.