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 7: Michigan State safety David Dowell

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Safety isn’t a dire need for Minnesota if the team drafts McKinney in the first round. But David Dowell can still compete for a reserve spot and maybe work his way up to some playing time. Dowell is a big safety and started every game for the Spartans last season. He had 55 total tackles.