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Draft Grade — Vikings
Overall
B-
ValueB+
NeedC+
TradesB-
FutureB-
A sensible, unshowy class lands the Vikings a B-. The one they had to fix is still broken. The Vikings left quarterback untouched, and that omission hangs over an otherwise reasonable haul. A sturdy weekend that grades out a B-.
They will need Johnson to outplay his draft slot in a hurry to justify it. That Reese pick is the receipt they will wave around later. They left with running back solved and the rest of the wish list mostly ticked off.
In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.
Pick Analysis
Pick18
Rnd1
Arvell Reese
In pick No. 18 they get a coverage-and-run second-level piece, outstanding value to boot.
Pick49
Rnd2
Keith Abney II
Keith Abney II at the 49th pick is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the cornerback. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick82
Rnd3
Emmett Johnson
They jumped the gun on Emmett Johnson, taking him earlier than his grade liked. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick97
Rnd3
Sam Roush
The board had Sam Roush higher than the Round 3 slot, and the tight end fell to them anyway. It patches a soft spot without any drama.




