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1 Rookie REALLY Wanted Vikings to Draft Him

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.

1 Rookie REALLY
Nov 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive back Mekhi Blackmon (6) and linebacker Raesjon Davis (9) celebrate during the second half against the California Golden Bears at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.