The National Football League (NFL) is a dynamic arena where every draft season brings new strategies and shifts in team compositions. Recently, the 2024 NFL Draft concluded, and no team made a splash quite like the Minnesota Vikings. Led by General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Vikings have emerged from the draft with seven picks and an impressive roster of 17 undrafted free agents. While the numbers are already impressive by themselves, it’s the strategy behind these selections that has truly captured the attention and sparked conversations among analysts.
A Shift in Strategy and Trading Up
One of the most striking aspects of the Vikings’ draft strategy was their approach to trading.