This is the fourth in a series of position previews for the 2023 NFL draft, which runs April 27-29. Today: Inside linebackers.
VIKINGS' OUTLOOK
Eric Kendricks was on the wrong side of 30 and no longer affordable. That doesn't mean one of the best inside linebackers in team history won't be sorely missed as both a productive player and exceptional leader. The team absolutely adores 2022 third-round pick Brian Asamoah, an exceptional special teamer as a rookie and Kendricks' replacement. Though Asamoah could very well grow into that role, he is only 23 and played 11% of the team's defensive snaps last season.