Rick Speilman has gained a reputation for wheeling and dealing draft picks. His strategy of casting a wide net to acquire talent for the Minnesota Vikings has paid off in the past and he tries to stick by this method at each of his drafts.
However, Round 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft featured some moves that kept teasing with the emotions of fans waiting to see who the next top collegiate prospect would be to join the franchise.
Here is a rundown of what happened:
- Owning the rights to pick 81, Minnesota traded down with the Detroit Lions to pick up picks 88 and 204 overall.