It’s mock draft season, which means we’re still two weeks from the scouting combine, four weeks from free agency and 10 weeks from the actual draft. Trades and each team’s reactions are unpredictable, but that’s no fun to talk about. Let’s take a look at a handful of national mockers pegging players to the Vikings at pick No. 30.
Five of the nine mocks polled went offensive tackle, while three of the other four have the league’s No. 1-ranked defense adding another top pick.
Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller: OT Kolton Miller, UCLA
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco: OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame
ESPN’s Todd McShay: OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.: OT Connor Williams, Texas
NFL’s Daniel Jeremiah: DE Arden Key, LSU
NFL’s Bucky Brooks: DT Da’Ron Payne, Alabama
NFL’s Lance Zierlein: OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame
WalterFootball’s Walter Cherepinsky: CB Isaiah Oliver, Colorado
Washington Post’s John Harris: RB Ronald Jones, USC
Ben Goessling is in his sixth year covering the Vikings, having joined the Star Tribune in 2017 after four seasons at ESPN and one at the Pioneer Press. He is an Apple Valley High School and University of Minnesota graduate. Follow him at @GoesslingStrib.
Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune. He is one of 48 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. Follow him at @markcraignfl.
Andrew Krammer joined the Star Tribune in July 2016 after three years covering the Vikings for 1500 ESPN. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Follow him at @Andrew_Krammer.
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