In the days leading up to the 2016 NFL draft, which runs April 28-30, we will break down where the Vikings stand at each position group on the roster. The Vikings have the 23rd overall pick. Today, we continue the series with a look at the linebackers.
The Vikings presumably assumed last year that a couple of 23-year-old linebackers in their first and second NFL seasons would avoid the NFL injury bug for 16-plus games. But rookie Eric Kendricks and second-year pro Anthony Barr missed two games apiece and parts of other games because of injuries.