The 2023 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 27 as the first round picks are announced. The second and third rounds take place on Friday, and the whole thing wraps up with the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday. TGH will be taking a quick look at the first few picks for some teams, and shedding some light on what direction they will go. Here is the Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft profile for 2023.
The Vikings’ needs are pretty simple. Their defense was pretty atrocious last season, and it needs to get better, especially on the back end. Also, Adam Thielen left, so another young receiver to pair with Justin Jefferson is in order.
Pick #23: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
There are a surprising amount of first and second round wide receiver talents in this draft. Honestly, a whole host of good receivers could be available to the Vikings here, and most of them can be viable in this high-powered offense.
Addison separates, is ready to receive a bunch of targets right away and can absolutely be the kind of specific route-runner they’re looking for here. He’s not the fastest or the most athletic, but that’s less of an issue when Jefferson is on the team.
Pick #87: Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami
Stevenson is not a true cornerback yet, but he’s making the transition well. He loves to break up passes, is an extremely explosive athlete and plays close with most any receiver against which he is lined up. Obviously, a player transitioning to corner isn’t ideal, but given his experience and the Vikings’ needs at all defensive back slots, maybe it’ll play in their favor.
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