Vikings Wire draft simulation with new compensatory picks

Now that the Vikings have been awarded compensatory picks, how does that change the draft for the team? Here is a simulation from Vikings Wire with the new picks included.

Round 3: Boise State tackle Ezra Cleveland

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Ezra Cleveland is sound in pass protection. He could come in at tackle and Riley Reiff could be moved to the guard position. Cleveland would only have to play right tackle if Brian O’Neill was able to make the switch to left. Apparently, Cleveland isn’t considered incredibly physical, but the Vikings can struggle with pass protection, so that’s a bigger need than a guy who can push defensive lineman way down the field.