Get to know the Vikings 2017 NFL Draft Class


TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 26:  Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs for a gain during the NCAA football game between the Florida Gators and the Florida State Seminoles on November 26, 2016, at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fl. Florida State won the game 31-13. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)


Round 2, 41st Overall - RB, Dalvin Cook (FSU)

Pick Analysis: "Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer did their homework and vetted all of these running backs. Dalvin Cook is a first-round talent who slipped into the second round solely because of the off-the-field issues. ... When you put his tape on, he's special. He'll make a difference in Minnesota." -- Mike Mayock

Round 3, 70th Overall - C/G Pat Elflein (OSU)

Pick Analysis: "One of the most technically advanced offensive lineman in this draft. He's not the best athlete in the world, but he's technically proficient. He's one of those guys that will play 10 years in the NFL. I love the fact that he can play center and both guards. Really solid pick by the Vikings." -- Mike Mayock

Round 4, 109th Overall - DT Jaleel Johnson (Iowa)

Pick Analysis: Vikings draft some insurance for Shariff Floyd. Johnson brings some versatility to the Vikings' DL but he's a run-stuffer first with some penetrating ability on pass downs. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 4, 120th Overall - LB Ben Gedeon (Michigan)

Pick Analysis: Gedeon is a depth addition to a linebacker crew that needed it. He'll start out on special teams coverage units, but he has the opportunity to work himself into the rotation as early as next season. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 5, 170th Overall - WR Rodney Adams (USF)

Pick Analysis: Adams adds speed to a receiver unit that struggled to stretch the field when Stefon Diggs was hurt. The 28th ranked offense needs all the weapons it can get. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 5, 180th Overall - G Danny Isidora (Miami)

Pick Analysis: The Vikings fielded arguably the worst offensive line unit in the NFL last season. Isidora should at least provide some competition in camp entering the season. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 6, 201st Overall - TE Bucky Hodges (V-Tech)

Pick Analysis: Hodges can be a red zone matchup weapon for a offense that struggled to put the ball in the paint last year. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 7, 219th Overall - WR Stacy Coley (Miami)

Pick Analysis: Coley is another field-stretcher for the Vikings offense. The talent is there to earn a rotational role but he'll need to show coaches he wants to compete early on if he's going to stick around. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 7, 220th Overall - DL Ifeadi Odenigbo (Northwestern)

Pick Analysis: Odenigbo is a depth addition to a defensive line unit with plenty of questions relating the future of its current members. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 7, 232nd Overall - LB Elijah Lee (Kansas St)

Pick Analysis: Lee will get camp looks as a special teams contributor, but the Vikings could really use his speed and overall athleticism at the 2nd level of their defense. --Mark Dulgerian

Round 7, 245th Overall - CB Jack Tocho (NC State)

Pick Analysis: The Vikings need some depth at safety and coaches may see Tocho as a potential convert to that position. --Mark Dulgerian


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