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The predicted pick at No. 25: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
The Vikings got a cornerback and can now add a wide receiver to replace the departed Stefon Diggs.
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Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports
April 5, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
Minnesota is now without Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander. Upgrading the cornerback position is imperative and it starts with Fulton, who is coming off a strong season for LSU.
The predicted pick at No. 25: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
Jefferson balled out at the combine, and that effort, in addition to his '19 season with Joe Burrow, makes him a solid first-rounder, and one who can excel from the slot in Day 1.
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Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports
April 1, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
After moving on from Linval Joseph, the Vikings need a big body on the interior who'll devour blocks and consistently make plays against the run. Brown's the perfect prospect here.
The predicted pick at No. 25: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
Reagor is a burner with smooth athleticism in space and will create separation. This fills a big need after the Stefon Diggs trade.
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Pete Prisco of CBS Sports
March 26, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
The Vikings lost Stephen Weatherly in free agency and will also be losing Everson Griffen when he signs with another team. They have to get edge-rush help, which is why Chaisson makes sense.
The predicted pick at No. 25: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
They lost two corners in free agency, so this would make sense. We know how Mike Zimmer likes to pick corners.
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Josh Edwards of CBS Sports
April 3, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
Murray is an active linebacker that covers sideline to sideline. Minnesota will need to make some changes to that unit in the near future.
The predicted pick at No. 25: A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
Minnesota overhauled the cornerback position this offseason so they need some bodies in that room. Terrell is not a consolation prize. He has a high ceiling.
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Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports
March 31, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
I really like Johnson, and I think his physicality will appeal to the Vikings. He's a corner with a bit of a strong safety mentality.
The predicted pick at No. 25: Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
Mims isn't a finished product, so he's not going to step in and replace Stefon Diggs. He does offer the big-play threat that Diggs had, and he has room to develop further.
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Kevin Hanson of Sports Illustrated
April 2, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
The Vikings have a need for an upgrade at WR2 to pair with Adam Thielen following the trade of Stefon Diggs, which has [brought] this pick to Minnesota. One of the biggest winners at the NFL combine, Jefferson ran a faster-than-expected 40-yard dash (4.43) and he's a nuanced route-runner with outstanding ball skills.
The predicted pick at No. 25: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State
The departure of Everson Griffen (eight sacks in 2019) and Stephen Weatherly, who signed with Carolina in free agency, will lead to an expanded role for Ifeadi Odenigbo (seven sacks). Especially if four corners are off the board before the Vikings pick, adding another defensive end to the rotation makes sense here. Using his length, agility and first step, the ex-Nittany Lion recorded 17 sacks and 34.5 tackles for loss combined over the past two seasons.
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Dan Kadar of SB Nation
April 6, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
I continue to be stuck on Fulton to the Vikings with the No. 22 pick. Fulton is the type of cornerback who will not hesitate getting physical with receivers and is a sure tackler. That, combined with his ability to play man coverage, makes him an attractive target. If he didn't have some character issues in his past, he might be considered a more highly rated player.
The predicted pick at No. 25: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
After trading Stefon Diggs, the Vikings could use some help at wide receiver. Reagor is a big play waiting to happen. He is an aggressive pass catcher who will battle at the high point to make a catch. He's just behind [Jerry] Jeudy in terms of route runners in this class, and has value as a punt returner.
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Matt Miller of Bleacher Report
April 1, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
_With starters at wide receiver expected to last well into the third round, the Vikings will instead go cornerback early and land one of the few Week 1 starters in the class. TCU's Jeff Gladney is a fantastic press cover man who plays much bigger than his 5-foot-10 size would indicate. He's NFL-ready to play at the line of scrimmage and wreck any receiver. _
The predicted pick at No. 25: A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Iowa's A.J. Epenesa is a clean replacement for [Everson] Griffen, with his 6-5, 275-pound frame bringing a combination of power and quickness that will play perfectly opposite Danielle Hunter. With Epenesa's proven play in the Big Ten over the last two seasons and his positional versatility, he's tailor-made for the Vikings 4-3 scheme.
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Benjamin Solak of The Draft Network
March 23, 2020
The predicted pick at No. 22: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
Justin Jefferson in place of Stefon Diggs is such an easy fit. Jefferson doesn't have the same contested-catch prowess but as a route-runner, he's equally loose, physical and savvy.
The predicted pick at No. 25: A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
The Minnesota Vikings and general manager Rick Spielman can't resist a first-round cornerback if they tried. A.J. Terrell has a well-rounded skill set and can win on the outside but only offers a modest ceiling.
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