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Why the Vikings might trade down in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings head into the 2020 NFL Draft holding the No. 25 selection in the first round. Even though they were able to advance into the divisional round of this season’s playoffs, the Vikings still some pretty big needs. Ideally, they will address one of these needs with their first-round draft choice this year.

When a team picks at the back end of the first round, there are no guarantees as to which prospects will still be available at that point. Oftentimes, players who are projected to go much higher slide down the board while others who many think will be available at that juncture have shockingly already come off the board.