The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2023 offseason with Kirk Cousins under contract for only one more season, so they were an obvious team in the market for a passer in the draft to select his successor, especially with multiple intriguing prospects entering the NFL.
Here’s Why Jaren Hall Isn’t a Bust
But the top three guys were drafted within the first four picks and were out of reach for the Vikings, while QB4 Will Levis apparently wasn’t the desired QB of the future as they passed on him.
With the aging Cousins and his backup Mullens under contract, the decision-makers still tried to take a shot at a passer when they chose BYU’s Jaren Hall in the fifth round.