This pick would be a surprise and perhaps not be a popular one in Minny if this came to pass on draft night, so allow me to get into my thought process before I talk about the prospect himself. After a quick glance at their depth chart, you could make the argument that the Vikings’ deepest position in 2023 is their outside linebacker/edge group. They have strong veteran starters in Marcus Davenport, Za’Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter to go along with a pair of talented young depth rushers in DJ Wonnum and Patrick Jones II. However, once you dig a little deeper, you’ll see that three of the five players above (Hunter, Davenport, and Wonnum) are on expiring contracts and Za’Darius Smith may have one foot out the door as well.
2023 NFL Mock Draft: Minnesota Vikings pick pass rusher
