Presser Points: Spielman on Draft's WR Depth, Diggs Trade and Harris' Roster Status

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EAGAN, Minn. – It's no secret that the football world believes wide receiver is a key need for the Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft.


In fact, more than half of the 17 draft experts in Version 8.0 of our Vikings Mock Draft Tracker have Minnesota taking a wide receiver in the first round at pick No. 22 or a few spots later with the 25th overall selection.


And if the Vikings do end up drafting an offensive playmaker Thursday night, Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said Tuesday that it's a good year to focus on that position.


"This has to be one of the deepest classes that I've seen in a long time," Spielman said in a Zoom video call with the Twin Cities media. "I would say there's all kinds of flavor — there's speed guys, speed guys with return ability, bigger guys that are excellent route runners.


"I think you'll see there's a lot of teams that kind of go toward what their offensive scheme is, and what fits them," Spielman continued. "I know a lot of the discussions we've had on these receivers is, 'How are they going to fit in our offense?'


"We have a pretty good sense of the type of receiver that helps the quarterback and what's important in those traits," Spielman added. "There are a lot of good options, and like I said, I don't think only in the first round … you can get a lot of good receivers throughout this entire draft."


Many believe the position is one of need for the Vikings, especially after they traded Stefon Diggs to the Bills in March. (Minnesota received the 22nd overall pick as part of its compensation in that deal).


Minnesota's roster currently features 60 total players, including eight wide receivers, a group headlined by Adam Thielen. Tajaé Sharpe was a free-agent addition in March, and Bisi Johnson will look to take a step forward after a solid rookie season.


Chad Beebe will be looking to make an impact after missing the majority of 2019 with an ankle injury. Youngsters such as Bralon Addison, Davion Davis, Alexander Hollins and Dillion Mitchell are also on the roster.


Here are four other topics Spielman discussed Tuesday: