In fact, the Vikings are intrigued by his abilities as a punt returner (15.9 yards per return at Miami) and could consider him for that role as Mike Hughes' responsibilities in the secondary are expected to increase this season. Cole is the second Bulldogs defensive back taken by the Vikings in this draft, joining third-round pick Cameron Dantzler, a cornerback. Green Bay Packers 2020 draft picks 25 overall pick from Minnesota in exchange for picks Nos. Here's a pick-by-pick look at how each player the Vikings have selected will fit. Here's a look at the Vikings' 2020 draft picks. General manager Rick Spielman didn't need to be aggressive and trade up (though the Vikings considered it at points) given Cleveland and Houston's Josh Jones, the top two tackles on the board, were available to the Vikings at No. The 2020 NFL draft is in the books, and the Minnesota Vikings' draft class is complete. I'm just ready to show what I'm working with.". That’s similar to Anthony Barr's story coming out of UCLA. I wouldn't go so far as to say he replaces Xavier Rhodes, but he is a physical cornerback who will stick his head in there as a run player and a hitter. After he came back from a broken leg sustained in the Spartans' 2018 bowl game, Willekes led the team and ranked fifth in the Big Ten with a career-high 10.5 sacks as a senior in 2019 and became the first defensive player in program history to be named team MVP twice. 58. Minnesota has some picks; four in the top 100, six in the first two days and 12 overall. Willekes came to Michigan State as a 220-pound walk-on linebacker and left as the school’s career leader in tackles for loss with 51. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), full results from the entire 2020 NFL Draft. Former TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney is tough in man coverage and does well timing his breaks off the ball. Click here for full results from the entire 2020 NFL Draft. 176 in the fifth to select its second wide receiver, and K.J. Jefferson doesn't have the burst of the other first round receivers in this draft, but he is a solid receiver. Jefferson is a top-five receiver, and Minnesota was able to get him at No. My take: This marks the first time the Vikings drafted a quarterback since 2014, when they used the last pick in the first round on Teddy Bridgewater. After multiple in-draft trades made by Rick Spielman, the Minnesota Vikings led all franchises with 15 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Metellus was a three-year starter at Michigan, totalling 172 tackles, five interceptions and 21 pass breakups over the past three years. The 6-foot-1 wideout set a school record with 111 receptions in 2019, 100 of which came from the slot where he caught 17 of his 18 touchdowns. -- Mike Triplett. 4th Round, No. GM Rick Spielman tackled a lot of different needs over the last three days and made some excellent picks, but perhaps the area he’ll be most critiqued on is the one he addressed last. After he transferred to Miami following the 2018 season, he started all 13 games as a senior where he found a home on the outside. Analysis:  Gladney will be a solid slot corner from Day 1 for Minnesota. • Bowen's favorites » | Pick analysis » My take: The 6-foot-3, 231-pound Dye had been a difference maker at Oregon since his freshman year and led the Ducks in tackles for four straight seasons. © 2020 www.tennessean.com. -- Jamison Hensley, My take: The Vikings must've liked what they saw from Mississippi State's secondary. At the moment, the Vikings have 13 picks on day three of the 2020 draft alone, to go with the four players they've already taken. He projects as a versatile cover corner in the NFL where he could have a shot to compete for one of the remaining outside spots (with Hill), assuming Hughes and Gladney are slotted elsewhere. They played the first round wisely and were able to get two players at positions of need (more on CB Jeff Gladney below) who will have a chance to compete for starting roles as rookies. They also picked up Jeff Gladney with its late first-round pick to fill a hole at cornerback. Instead of reaching for a cornerback at No. • Experts on Round 1 » | Home setups » Despite trade speculation, Minnesota didn’t end up dealing for Trent Williams and instead filled that need at tackle by picking up Ezra Cleveland in the second round. 2020 NFL draft coverage• All 255 picks » | Biggest takeaways » Osborn comes with a variety of experience. The 6-6, 310-pound Boise State OT impressed at the combine and even had first-round potential. NFL DRAFT 2020:First round picks, live instant grades, trades, updates. Take a look at former Michigan safety Josh Metellus denying his opponents' chances to score while making a name for himself in this upcoming NFL draft. My take: Trade talks with Washington over Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams were put to bed when the Vikings selected Cleveland. Flexible fit: Gladney described himself as a "physical speed demon" and man cornerback at the NFL combine. Analysis:  Dantzler is a physical outside cornerback with good size. 89). My take: It seems coach Mike Zimmer has officially taken over the Vikings' draft board, using the team's first four picks on Day 3 to retool his defense. The draft, which had been scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, was successfully completed virtually from the homes of coaches, general managers and other front office staff because of the coronavirus pandemic. His physical attributes are the prototype for what Vikings coach Mike Zimmer likes in his corners. Play all Share. With Ifeadi Odenigbo primed to take on some of Griffen's duties, the Vikings needed to address depth at defensive end and may be able to use Wonnum as a rotational edge rusher as a rookie. His size is why he’ll need to move inside to guard or center if he has any shot of making an NFL roster. • Bowen's favorites » | Pick analysis » Slot star: Jefferson said he was an outside receiver his entire football career before last year when he was moved inside. Analysis: Jefferson had 111 catches in LSU's dynamic offense last season, mostly out of the slot. He might become a cornerback used in specific schemes or could transition to safety in the NFL. Dye said at the combine that he aims to model his game after his new teammate Barr. Hand is the third corner selected by Minnesota in 2020, joining fellow rookies Gladney (No. Osborn in fifth round That’s not enough to fix an entire unit, so the Vikings will now have to address how they want to move forward, and who they’ll want to move around and try out at different positions, as they continue through an unprecedented offseason. Sources told ESPN this month that the two sides are in the process of working out a long-term deal for the former UDFA. "Played through it the whole season. Stanley, the fourth quarterback on the roster, has prototypical size and solid arm strength. 31) and Dantzler (No. The Vikings retooled their roster this offseason. TRADE: San Francisco acquired the No. "You watch the tape, first of all, and you see with your own eyes what you think he could do if put in our type of offense," director of college scouting Jamaal Stephenson said. 1st Round, No. My take: Oh, the irony of using the pick acquired by trading Stefon Diggs to draft his replacement! Vikings GM Rick Spielman said during his pre-draft press conference that the team is “pretty well set” at safety in spite of the recently franchised Harris having yet to sign his $11.41 million tender. 205 overall) and with Cole they have now doubled their depth chart at the position. My take: Drafting Justin Jefferson 22nd overall allowed the Vikings to focus on other positions of need throughout Day 2 and in the fourth round. His size could be a concern, although his build is similar to Eric Kendricks and Cameron Smith. At the University of Buffalo, Obsorn played primarily in the slot. After not being able to come to an agreement with Washington in a trade for Trent Williams, the only upgrade the Vikings made on the O-line in 2020 was drafting Boise State’s Ezra Cleveland in the second round. Drafting Jefferson gives the Vikings a head start on replacing all that they lost when Diggs was traded. After a 1-5 start to 2020, it seems like Minnesota is going to have to rebuild if it wants to be a competitive team again. Stanley is expected to compete with Jake Browning, who spent all of last year on the practice squad, for the No.