Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft: Full 7-Round Predictions
By Erik Lambert
Oct 25, 2014; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal offensive tackle Andrus Peat (70) prepares to block Oregon State Beavers linebacker D.J. Alexander (4) rush during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Stanford won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
Their quarterback is in place. Now the Minnesota Vikings need to get a team around him. Here are their latest mock picks.
11. player. 60. It might not be the pick everybody wants, but teams should not lose points for wanting to control the line of scrimmage. Minnesota was bad up front for long stretches in 2014, whether it was at tackler or guard. They simply need help in both areas. Adding a big, powerful and intelligent blocker like Andrus Peat can only help.. OT. Stanford. Andrus Peat
60. They have a two promising outside guys now at linebacker but still lack a presence in the middle to bring it all together. If the Vikings were able to land Eric Kendricks, that would be the final piece. Not only is he always around the ball, but he’s also a heart-and-soul leader who gets the most from his teammates.. ILB. UCLA. Eric Kendricks. 45. player
76. player. 60. Not a burner in terms of speed, but don’t sell Jay Ajayi short. He has all the traits of an NFL running back including size, strength, vision and versatility to make plays both running and passing. A definite workhorse type.. RB. Boise State. Jay Ajayi
player. 60. A month ago Florida State corner Ronald Darby was considered a solid 2nd round option. Now as other hot names rise up the board, he’s been pushed to the sign. That doesn’t mean he’s any less capable than before. Though not overly tall, he’s a disciplined competitor who is athletic enough to hang with receivers on the outside.. CB. Florida State. Ronald Darby. 107
141. player. 60. As a division III player, he won’t go too high but Ali Marpet was dominant at his level and has all the physical traits of an NFL starter including athleticism, quickness and technique. He does need to get strong though.. OG. Hobart. Ali Marpet
UCLA. Anthony Jefferson. 172. player. 60. Overshadowed on a UCLA defense that has proven quite rich in talent for the 2015 draft, Anthony Jefferson could prove a sleeper in the right hands. He’s 6’1″, which is good size for a safety and demonstrated the kind of fluidity and aggressiveness required to become a starter in the pros.. SS
203. player. 60. Nowadays, Georgia Tech isn’t known for throwing the ball much but that doesn’t mean they don’t have quality talent at wide receiver. Unrefined? Of course but one look at Darren Waller reveals a large athlete with deceptively good hands and explosiveness. A true late-round gamble that could pay off big.. WR. Georgia Tech. Darren Waller