The Minnesota Vikings own the draft’s 11th overall pick, an event that will shake down 12 weeks from tonight.
Minnesota is expected to target a quarterback, defensive tackle, EDGE rusher, or possibly corner per long-term roster need.
More Defense for Vikings in “33rd Team” Mock Draft
The draft community is split on the Vikings’ split, with many suggesting an impact defensive lineman, while some are convinced the club will draft a quarterback organically at No. 11 or conduct a massive trade into the Top 3 for Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, or Jayden Daniels.
Well, left up to The 33rd Team, a think-tank NFL analysis site featuring former players, coaches, executives, and scouts, the Vikings will end up with a defensive tackle — Jer’Zhan Newton from the University of Illinois.