One guy during the 2023 NFL Draft was hoping and praying, and the maneuvers paid off.
The Minnesota Vikings drafted him, USC cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, in Round 3 of the event, a day after the club enhanced its offense with the selection of Blackmon’s teammate in college, Jordan Addison.
1 Rookie REALLY Wanted Vikings to Draft Him
Blackmon, a 24-year-old rookie, has a reasonable chance to gain a prominent defensive role this September as the Vikings CB room is evolving.