The Minnesota Vikings did a great job of addressing positions of need early in the 2020 NFL Draft. This allowed them to take more of a luxury pick when they added Oregon’s Troy Dye, a linebacker, in the fourth round. Dye joins a crowded group of young Vikings linebackers who will compete for playing time on defense and special teams.
Minnesota has a lot of young hopefuls already in their linebacker room. Players like Ben Gedeon and Eric Wilson are likely on their last chance to stick around. At the same time, Cameron Smith, DeMarquis Gates, and Dye will be fighting for early playing time.