The 2023 NFL Draft is five weeks away, and the Minnesota Vikings own the 23rd overall pick, with four more draft selections after that.
The franchise ventured into the offseason with fans expecting defense to be the priority after a lousy and embarrassing showing against the New York Giants in the 2022 playoffs. Minnesota fired Ed Donatell, hired Brian Flores, and change was underway.
Vikings Fans Have a New Draft Prediction
Yet, following Minnesota’s free-agent acquisition of Marcus Davenport (OLB, Saints), Byron Murphy (CB, Cardinals), and Dean Lowry (DT, Packers), fans are beginning to anticipate a different emphasis in Round 1 of the draft — wide receiver.