The Vikings drafted cornerback Jeff Gladney in the first-round of the 2020 NFL Draft, with the 31st pick overall. The Vikings were apparently ready to draft Gladney with their #25 pick, but considering he and a few other prospects they were considering drafting at that point were still available, Rick Spielman decided to trade back a half-dozen spots with the 49ers and gain a 4th and 5th round draft pick, as they’d still get one of their top prospects at #31. As it turned out, Gladney remained on the board, and so they drafted him at #31.
Breaking Down Jeff Gladney
