Because his first selection in the first round hadn’t worked out, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was under pressure when he made his pick in 2023. Entering the draft, the sophomore GM had a bunch of holes to fill with an underwhelming defensive roster and without having the quarterback of the future under contract.
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When the Vikings were on the clock, some decent defenders and QB Will Levis were still on the board. But he addressed the offense, adding USC star receiver Jordan Addison with the 23rd overall pick.