The Vikings already made a huge trade this offseason, dealing Stefon Diggs to the Bills for a boatload of draft picks, including this year’s 22nd overall pick.
In Luke Easterling’s mock draft over at Draft Wire, he actually has the Vikings trading the 22nd pick to the Saints for their 24th pick and a fourth-round pick. Seems like a good move.
The Saints end up pick who they hope is Drew Brees’ next replacement in Jordan Love, while the Vikings take Houston offensive tackle Josh Jones with the 24th pick.
Here’s what Easterling wrote about that pick:
After moving back a couple of spots and picking up an extra pick, the Vikings are still able to land a difference-maker at a premium position. The rebuild of this offensive line continues with Jones, a Senior Bowl standout who gives the Vikings a long-term solution at either tackle spot.
The Vikings, of course, are in need of at least one wide receiver after trading Diggs. Easterling has the team addressing that with the very next pick.
With the 25th pick, Easterling has the Vikings taking TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor.
Here’s what Easterling wrote about this pick:
n trading away Stefon Diggs, the Vikings lost a polished route-runner and explosive playmaker from their passing game. It only makes sense for them to use one of their first-round picks to fill that void with a similar player, and Reagor has the skill set to be the perfect fit.
Easterling blesses us with a full three-round mock draft. Make sure to check out the full mock here.