It’s the Monday following the NFL Draft, which means analysts have already doled out quick-reaction grades for each team.
NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter gave the Vikings an A-minus overall grade for their eight selections, six of which were drafted on Day 3.
For the Vikings first-round selection alone, Reuter gave an A for Minnesota’s choice of Central Florida CB Mike Hughes at No. 30. He wrote that Hughes is a “great athlete” and predicted that he’ll be a good fit as a slot corner.
The Vikings used their second-round spot to snag tackle Brian O’Neill, whom Reuter said “needs to get strong in the lower body,” but he added that O’Neill could “end up a good investment.