Vikings Could Truly Go Best Player Available in Draft
There were few areas that Kevin O’Connell’s roster needed to improve more this offseason than in the trenches. Both the interior offensive line and defensive line left plenty to be desired. The guard positions were problematic, and the tackles lacked any real push or punch.
The Vikings have limited pick capital when April comes around, and the focus turns to the NFL Draft. They were afforded a third-round pick thanks to Kirk Cousins, but they still have just four total picks to their credit. It’s possible they make a selection at 24th overall, but they could also trade back and look to add additional ammunition to their arsenal.
What seems more plausible than ever is that the Minnesota Vikings truly could draft the best player available. They don’t have a serious need or hole to be prioritized. O’Connell could afford to upgrade multiple positions, but the team isn’t locked into a situation where they must target a group more than any other.

Ted Schwerzler is a blogger from the Twin Cities that is focused on all things Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. He’s active on Twitter and writes daily for Minnesota Sports Fan. As a former college athlete and avid sports fan, covering our pro teams with a passion has always seemed like such a natural outlet.