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The 10 Most Interesting Teams In The 2023 NFL Draft

By Jacob Schyvinck

Lions GM Brad Holmes speaks to the media on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Allen Park.Lions
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 28: General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah of the Minnesota Vikings speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 28: General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah of the Minnesota Vikings speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

4. Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings made quite the noise last year in the draft, as new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah moved back twice within the division, securing a ton of picks and addressing the secondary early by selecting both Lewis Cine and Andrew Booth. There will be high expectations for both in year two after missing games in 2022.

Minnesota doesn’t have much capital after trading for T.J. Hockenson, but the rumor/hypothetical of moving up for a quarterback is there. If someone like Stroud or Richardson falls, maybe Adofo-Mensah and company make the move, ultimately deciding early that 2023 is the last season for Kirk Cousins.

The Hendon Hooker projection is there too, but trading down is something the Vikings could do, especially with teams like the Bills and Chiefs who could look to secure a certain prospect. Hooker could still be the pick in that scenario, or they recoup some assets for defensive back, defensive line, and a WR2. All of those are needs for Minnesota, and 23 and 87 isn’t enough at the moment with a team at a crossroads after a 13-win season. Finding that identity will be crucial for this Vikings team.

If they stay and select and it isn’t Hooker, Brian Branch would fit tremendously in an aggressive Brian Flores defense. If it’s a true boundary corner, Cam Smith is a great fit too, as are any of the top four should they reach them.

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