It’s Thursday and the 2020 NFL Draft is here. But before we find out who the Minnesota Vikings will be selecting with all of their picks, let’s look back at one of their most memorable drafts from the past.
Coming off a 15-1 season in 1998, which ended in a very tough disappointment, the Vikings decided to trade quarterback Brad Johnson to the Washington Redskins after Randall Cunningham had a magical performance in 1998.
Given how good Minnesota’s offense was, it was expected by most that they would draft a defensive player first in 1999.