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Max DRAFTING FOR THEVikings
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Draft Grade — Vikings
Overall
B-
ValueC
NeedB+
TradesC+
FutureB-
The Vikings left with their quarterback, and a B- to match. They finally answered the question that shadows every other one. J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings' quarterback, full stop. They moved the roster forward and banked a B- for it.
The safety spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. Reaching for McCarthy left real value on the table behind him.
In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the safety spot they never got to.
Pick Analysis
Pick32
Rnd1
J.J. McCarthy
In the 32nd pick they get their guy under center for the next decade, even if it was a touch early. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick44
Rnd2
Chris Braswell
By-the-book stuff, Chris Braswell at No. 44 squarely in line with his ranking. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick48
Rnd2
Cooper DeJean
They paid up for Cooper DeJean at the 48th overall pick when waiting would have done the job. A minor need, but a need all the same.





