Early projections show Vikings taking -- no surprise -- a QB in 2014 draft

Two experts picked the first round -- after a consensus of others determined the Vikings will be picking 7th overall -- and both predict the Vikings will take a QB.

October 3, 2013 at 2:25AM
Injured Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, left, chats with quarterback Matt Cassel during warms up before their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013.
Injured Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, left, chats with quarterback Matt Cassel during warms up before their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. (Associated Press - Ap/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It's early. Way, way, way, way, way, too early.

But it's fun.

So why not?

Here is a NFLDraftScout.com mock draft over at CBS Sports. They have two experts picking the first round -- after a consensus of others determined the Vikings will be picking 7th overall -- and both predict the Vikings will take a QB. Which one? Well, they differ there.

Rob Rang says UCLA's Brett Hundley, a 6-3 sophomore, is the pick. Dane Brugler likes Tajh Boyd, the Clemson senior, going to the Vikings at that spot.

Like we said, so much can happen between now and then. But we would not be at all surprised if the Vikings are once again in the market for their QB of the future.

Also of note: In the "prospect rankings," Gophers DT Ra'Shede Hageman is ranked No. 27 overall and is projected as a first- or second-round pick. Former Cretin-Derham Hall standout Seantrel Henderson is the No. 52 overall prospect.

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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