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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.
