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Enter Josh Metellus out of Michigan at 205 and Brian Cole II from Mississippi State via Michigan at 249.
The Vikings also added to their front seven with consecutive selections of South Carolina defensive end D.J. Wonnum, Baylor defensive tackle James Lynch and Oregon linebacker Troy Dye in the fourth round.
Six of Minnesota's first eight picks are defensive players, creating an opportunity for a who new wave under Zimmer.
Michigan State DE Kenny Willekes joined the mix in the seventh round, becoming the eighth of nine total defensive players selected.
On offense, the Vikings kept much of their focus up front by using three of the six picks used on that side of the ball to add to the line with Cleveland, Oregon State left tackle Blake Brandel at No. 203 and Washburn guard Kyle Hinton.
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Metellus showed his versatility for the Wolverines – and it's likely that quality helped his case in the draft.
Metellus lined up at outside linebacker, both safety spots, outside corner and in the slot.
"At the end of the day, I just want to be able to get on the field," Metellus said. "Moving around at Michigan has helped me a lot, getting a different feel for the game and helping my football I.Q.