The Minnesota Vikings with their second pick drafted a versatile and instinctive linebacker in Eric Kendricks, who just so happens to join best friend and former teammate Anthony Barr, who was drafted ninth overall in 2014. The pick represents both value and the ability to fulfill a need—ranked 25th overall on a consensus of draft rankings.
wait are you serious?
— Anthony Barr (@itheeayb) May 2, 2015
I feel like I just got drafted again lol
— Anthony Barr (@itheeayb) May 2, 2015
The Vikings indicated, in a press conference I attended Friday, that Kendricks could compete for either their "Will" linebacker position or their "Mike" position, and his versatility should give the team a number of options.