2022 NFL draft: Every player taken with 46th overall pick in last 10 years

For the first time in two years, the Minnesota Vikings will finally be selecting a player in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Of course, that’s assuming general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah doesn’t green light a trade that sends the pick to another team.

The Vikings haven’t had a second-round draft pick since taking offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland with the No. 58 overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft. Since being kicked to guard, Cleveland has been solid in his role along the offensive front.

So former general manager Rick Spielman must be commended for rebounding with that pick after biting the dust on cornerback Jeff Gladney in the first round.

There’s a ton of value to be had on Friday for the Vikings with the No. 46 overall pick. Whether Adofo-Mensah can find it or not remains to be seen.

Today, we’re listing the last 10 players taken with the No. 46 pick over the last decade.

2021: OT, Jackson Carman, Cincinnati Bengals

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2020: WR, K. J. Hamler, Denver Broncos

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2019: CB, Greedy Williams, Cleveland Browns

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2018: DE, Breeland Speaks, Kansas City Chiefs

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2017: CB, Quincy Wilson, Indianapolis Colts

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2016: DT, A'Shawn Robinson, Detroit Lions

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2015: S, Jaquiski Tartt, San Francisco 49ers

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2014: DE, Stephon Tuitt, Pittsburgh Steelers

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2013: LB, Kiko Alonso, Buffalo Bills

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2012: LB, Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagles

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