The Minnesota Vikings surprised a lot of folks during day 2 of the 2016 NFL Draft when they used their second round selection on Clemson defensive back Mackensie Alexander. Many fans expected the team to stick to drafting for need, however when a talented cornerback was on the board that the team loved, general manager Rick Spielman didn’t hesitate to call his name on draft day.
Many fans had no clue who Mackensie Alexander was because they didn’t expect the team to use a high pick on a cornerback after investing in guys like Rhodes, Waynes, Munnerlyn, and Newman.