TSAN’s Matt Hanson’s
Vikings Mock Draft Version 1.0
Round, Pick
Overall Pick
Player
Pos.
College
 Round 1, Pick 8
 #8 Riley Reiff OT Iowa
“We have a trade” as the Vikings make a deal with the Miami Dolphins; see details below)Vikings roll the dice that Kalil will fall, but doesn’t. Reiff is not the ugly step sister here. Say hello to our starting LT for the next 8 years.

  • This draft is not as safe and predictable as it appears. There is a lot of talent out there and the hype train has been in full steam for months. I have always learned that the less trade rumors there are going into the draft the more there usually are. With a few new coaches and GMs at their first seat at the big table and a few rebuilding teams looking to make a serious splash to save face this year, look to Miami to believe that Chilly and Co. in Cleveland would draft Tannehill at #4.
  • Miami trades their 1st and two 2012 third round picks for the Texas A&M wunderkind who has shot up every draft board since lighting up every workout he has been to. This kid isn’t a JaMarcus Russell or combine-only skillset QB who is only good in shorts and sketchy once the pads go on. Miami makes the trade and secures their intangible-laden QB of the future.
  • *Somewhere off-camera, Brad Childress crosses his arms and curses*
  • All of Viking Nation thanks you Miami. With the top three Qbs gone, the feeding frenzy begins.
Round 2, Pick 3
#35
 Josh Robinson CB Central Florida
I would love to see Janoris Jenkins free fall to us here, but Robinson is a great pick. The small school speedster ran a 4.33 40 at the combine and would be a welcome addition to our secondary. Although he is a little undersized (5-10), Robinson has solid form and a bulldog tenacity that will play well in our Tampa 2-style D.
    Round 3, Pick 3
#66
 Trumaine Johnson CB/S Montana
Vikings miss wide receivers Stephen Hill and Reuben Randle, but get another intriguing small school player with BCS talent. The 6-2 Johnson can play both corner or safety at the next level and face it, the Vikings need both.
    Round 3, Pick 9
#72
 AJ Jenkins WR Illinois
(via miami trade) - Minnesota fans might remember Jenkins’ breakout game for the Illini (6 for 137 and a TD) that came against our Gophers. The 6′ wideout has come up draft boards lately and would look great running the post route in purple.
Round 3, Pick 10
#73
 Brian Quick WR Appalachian State
(via miami) - Needing yet another target for Ponder, the Vikings draft the 6-5 red zone magnet.
Round 4, Pick 3
#98
 Josh Chapman DT Alabama
Huge body. Bigger Heart. The 310 pound run stopper would have easily been a high second rounder, but had to have surgery on his ACL and meniscus in January. It should be noted that he tore it in October, but played through the injury – missing only ONE GAME.
Round 4, Pick 33*
#128
 Nigel Bradham OLB Florida State
A projected 5th rounder at the end of the season, Bradham impressed all scouts at the pro day and would bring much-needed depth to the linebacking crew. 6-2, 240, tackle machine with a 4.6. 40. I’ll take that.
 Round 4, Pick 39*
#134
 Donald Stephenson OT Oklahoma
Barring a shoulder injury, Stephenson could have been looking at a much higher draft position. His loss is our gain, as the 6-6, 312lber with a sub-5 40 and 35″ vertical could fit nicely at guard or right tackle.
 Round 5, Pick 3
#138
 Josh LeRibeus OG Southern Methodist
Vikings continue their youth movement on the offensive line with this road grader.
 Round 6, Pick 5
#175
 Nate Potter OT Boise State
Vikings again take a chance on a once-blue chip talent who has slid because of injury concerns. Potter is worth the risk. Protecting Kellen Moore’s blindside in one of the most prolific pass offenses in college history is enough for me.
 Round 7, Pick 3
#210
 Josh Kaddu LB Oregon
Later rounds are where talent sometimes trumps technique. Enter Kaddu, who has potential everywhere, but hasn’t translated that to the field as of yet.
 Round 7, Pick 16
#223
 Davin Meggett KR/RB Maryland
Vikings take the son of former NFL standout Dave Meggett to be the third down back they need. Although undersized, Meggett is strong, quick, and had the hands needed to be a weapon in our offense.