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Former Vikings draft bust could open 2021 as a starter for the Falcons

(Photo by Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports) Willie Beavers

Former Minnesota Vikings draft pick Willie Beavers is currently listed as the starting right tackle on the Atlanta Falcons depth chart.

Over the last few years, the Minnesota Vikings have made some puzzling decisions with their picks in the NFL Draft. This was the case in 2016 when the Vikings used a fourth-round draft selection on former Western Michigan offensive lineman Willie Beavers.

Prior to the 2016 draft, some analysts projected Beavers to come off the board in the fifth or sixth round, and some didn’t even think he was worth getting drafted at all.