- Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
Vikings' strategy in aggressive first round: 'minimizing regret'
The Vikings began one of the most aggressive first rounds in franchise history by drafting a quarterback higher than they ever have. They ended it by trading up for the second time on Thursday night to take a pass rusher in the first round for the first time since 2005. They traded up one spot to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick they acquired from the Jets. ...
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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.
4
Rnd
8
Pk
6
Rnd
1
Pk
6
Rnd
27
Pk
7
Rnd
10
Pk
7
Rnd
12
Pk
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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