Since the Vikings were eliminated, we’ve provided TVG’s readers with a couple mock draft roundups (feel free to check out the two articles). It became clear pretty early that most talent evaluators believe Minnesota needs to improve within the trenches. In this mini Minnesota Vikings mock draft roundup, we roll with only one mock. Our reason? Because NFL.com’s Chad Reuter goes three rounds (complete with trades, I hasten to add!). Let’s see what he had to say for our guys in purple.
Round 1: Jaelen Phillips
With the 19th overall pick (more on that in a moment), the Vikings select edge rusher Jaelen Phillips.