Daniel Faalele, a 6-8, 384-pound Australian, is the first Minnesota offensive lineman drafted since 2006 — and the highest-drafted member of the offensive line picked in over 30 years.
After mostly drafting defenders in early rounds, the Vikings added an offensive tackle, a wide receiver and a tight end in the sixth and seventh rounds.
The Vikings added a third defensive back in this draft by trading up in Saturday's fourth round. A deal with the Browns and two with the Raiders raised the total trade count to six.
The Vikings have at least one pick in each round on Saturday: a fourth (No. 122), a fifth (No. 156), two sixths (No. 184, No. 191) and a seventh (No. 250).
The NFL draft resumes this morning with the final four rounds. The picks come fast, and we'll have updates on who the Vikings are taking and more. Tap here for the latest.
The Vikings moved down on Day 2, then moved back up to grab a Clemson defensive back Andrew Booth Jr. and later selected LSU offensive lineman Ed Ingram and Oklahoma linebacker Brian Asamoah.
Taken with the 40th pick, Hopkins graduate Boye Mafe is the highest-drafted Gophers defensive end since Bud Grant, whom the Eagles selected 14th overall in 1950.
Georgia safety Lewis Cine said he would strive to play in a smart, rugged manner and bring a physical element to the Vikings' defense while complying with ever-changing NFL rules.
Running back Dalvin Cook and his younger brother, James, will be opponents in the fall. Their grandmother plans to get a custom jersey ready for a trip to Buffalo.
NFL Insider: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's plan, at first glance, has the Vikings trading down while division rivals upgraded big time with picks the Vikings swapped away.
With the Vikings on the clock at No. 12 in the first draft run by GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, fans had all sorts of anticipation — followed by all kinds of disappointment.
The Vikings now have the second pick of tonight's second round after trading with the Lions. Their remaining needs are at cornerback, defensive line and receiver.
Draft charts that measure the value of each pick were divided on whether the Vikings won the trade, or whether they should have gotten more from Detroit in the swap.
First thought: The Vikings didn't enough back when they traded down in Round 1. Also, Chris Hine joins the podcast to preview Game 6 of the Wolves-Grizzlies series. Plus the Twins and Wild would be bigger headlines — if not for all the other headlines.