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Where Minnesota Vikings defense landed in NFL rankings ahead of 2024 season
The Minnesota Vikings had an average defense in 2023 after it was one of the worst units in 2022. Did they fall down the rankings after some massive changes to the unit this offseason? Bleacher Report's scouting department ranked all 32 NFL defenses after the NFL Draft and they ranked the Vikings 18th in the league, which is very respectable considering their talent deficiencies on the defensive line. The Vikings might not have a perfect defense but they have a strong identity.
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Minnesota Draft Picks
J.J.
McCarthy
1
Rnd
10
Pk
QB
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 29
- School: Michigan
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 202
Expert Commentary
Getting the quarterback without having to move up too far in the draft is a solid result for the Vikings. It may not be the quarterback they originally wanted, but it's still a solid prospect to build around and he's walking into a great situation.
Dallas
Turner
1
Rnd
17
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 14
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 247
Expert Commentary
Turner’s draft slide officially comes to an end with the Vikings trading up to get him in an effort to replace Danielle Hunter. Turner isn’t a finished product, but he’s a rugged defender that managed to run a 4.46 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He’s got the potential to be a dynamite edge defender in the NFL.
Khyree
Jackson
4
Rnd
8
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 194
Walter
Rouse
6
Rnd
1
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 313
Will
Reichard
6
Rnd
27
Pk
K
Position
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 190
Michael
Jurgens
7
Rnd
10
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Wake Forest
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 311
Levi Drake
Rodriguez
7
Rnd
12
Pk
DT
Position
- School: Texas A&M-Commerce
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 290
NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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