If the Minnesota Vikings feel like their quarterback is among the top three picks, and they want to mortgage the future to grab him, it stands to reason that the current roster may mitigate the gamble. As always, they’ll need to get it right, but talent isn’t lacking with what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has left over.
Vikings Can Afford to Gamble with Draft Picks
When the Carolina Panthers moved up to the first overall pick last season to select Bryce Young, they gave up an absolute haul. Not only handing over established star wide receiver D.J. Moore, but also parted with the 9th overall pick, a 2023 second-round pick, a 2024 first-round pick (that became first overall), and a 2025 second-round pick.