Only the New England Patriots were awarded more compensatory picks than the Vikings for the NFL draft. The Vikings have three additional selections, including a third rounder, for the draft April 23-25.
After last month's free-agent exodus, the Vikings are again positioned well to reap draft capital for departed talent in the 2021 draft. But updated rules in the recently approved collective bargaining agreement make projecting those future draft picks a volatile exercise before games are played.
The Vikings might gain two to four comp picks (the maximum) for the 2021 draft after losing qualified free agents in cornerbacks Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander, defensive end Stephen Weatherly, and safeties Andrew Sendejo and Jayron Kearse.