SPIELMAN'S SEVEN

The Vikings have had seven first-round picks in the past three seasons:

Matt Kalil, LEFT tackle

USC, fourth overall, 2012

Made the Pro Bowl as a rookie but has struggled over the past two seasons.

Harrison Smith, safety

Notre Dame, 29th overall, 2012

Hard hitter who has won the heart of new coach Mike Zimmer with his old-school style.

Sharrif Floyd, defensive tackle

Florida, 23rd overall, 2013

Spotty rookie season but seems to be moving in the right direction.

Xavier Rhodes, cornerback

Florida State, 25th overall, 2013

Has improved Vikings coverage issues but still has no NFL interceptions.

Cordarrelle Patterson, Wide receiver/returner

Tennessee, 29th overall, 2013

Got to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner last season but still hasn't developed into a complete receiver.

Anthony Barr, linebacker

UCLA, ninth overall, 2014

A convert to the position in college, he has adapted quickly to the NFL.

Teddy Bridgewater, quarterback

Louisville, 32nd overall, 2014

Thrown in as a rookie starter and will be forced to develop quickly.