All five draft picks could have deals in place by today

By JUDD ZULGAD and CHIP SCOGGINS, Star Tribune staff writers

Last update: July 23, 2008 - 7:20 AM

Safety Tyrell Johnson, the Vikings' second-round selection and the team's top pick in the April draft, is near an agreement on a multiyear contract, and indications are it could be completed early today.

Three of the Vikings' five picks agreed to terms Tuesday, a day before training camp opens in Mankato.

The Vikings announced they had signed defensive tackle Letroy Guion (fifth round, Florida State) and receiver Jaymar Johnson (sixth round, Jackson State). Center John Sullivan (sixth round, Notre Dame), meanwhile, had a "verbal agreement" in place.

Negotiations continued with the agent for quarterback John David Booty (fifth round, Southern California), and indications are both he and Sullivan will sign today.

Booty's contract will be interesting because he's a quarterback. One report intimated that Booty could get a signing bonus of about $200,000 on a four-year deal or $150,000 on a three-year contract.

Johnson, who also can return punts, received a four-year contract that begins with a base salary of $295,000 and will total around $1.7 million without bonuses. Guion was believed to have a similar deal. Both Johnson and Guion will battle for roster spots.