Minnesota Vikings 7-round mock draft: Two first-round pick set the tone

Round 3

The Vikings have the draft capital to make a move back into the second round or into the early-third round. Given the depth at the receiver position in this class, the Vikings were able to stand pat and draft Michael Pittman Jr. out of USC in the third round. While Pittman Jr. can’t be expected to replace Diggs’s productivity, he can make an immediate impact.

Measuring at 6-foot-4, Pittman Jr. clocked in with a 4.52 second 40 time and gives Cousins a large go to target outside of Adam Thielen. Pittman is a physical receiver who can high point the ball that dominated the college ranks as a senior accounting for over 100 receptions and 1,200 yards. While he does not have the same attributes as Diggs, Pittman can add another dimension to the Viking offense and would typically project as a higher-ranked receiver in most drafts.

Given their number of draft picks, the Minnesota Vikings can draft their second corner through three rounds with their original third-round pick. Like Gladney, Amik Robertson is a physical press corner that can make an immediate impact given the departures this spring. Due to his size, Robertson would most likely only see the field as a nickel corner but makes up for his size with his physicality and tackling abilities.

Round 4

The Vikings add to their offensive line with the selection of center Tyler Biadasz. Biadasz spent four years in Madison and was the Badgers starting center after redshirting his first year on campus. Biadasz is a highly accomplished college center and after undergoing multiple surgeries within the past 12 months, could provide depth at the center position if Bradbury struggles his second season. While he only played center in college, he could add depth to the entire interior offensive line.