Saturday, April 27, 2019

Vikings finish the draft class with three additional seventh round picks

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The Vikings closed out the NFL Draft with three additional seventh round selections. Daniel House takes a look at the wide receivers, and wait for it...a long snapper!


Vikings select Texas CB Kris Boyd in the seventh round

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It took until the seventh round, but Mike Zimmer finally got his true cornerback. Daniel House has all of the details regarding the selection of Texas cornerback Kris Boyd. 

The Vikings select three players in the sixth round

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The Vikings had three selections in the sixth-round and capitalized upon moving back four times on Friday. Daniel House highlights all of the additions.

Vikings select USC LB Cameron Smith in the fifth round

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The Vikings waited until the fifth round to pick their first defensive player. USC linebacker Cameron Smith brings depth and competition to the roster. 


Vikings select Oklahoma guard Dru Samia in the fourth-round

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The Vikings added more offensive line depth by moving up for Oklahoma guard Dru Samia.

Friday, April 26, 2019

Boise State RB Alexander Mattison has the "power-style" Minnesota needed to replace

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After trading back four times in the third-round, the Vikings finally made a selection at No. 102. Daniel House details the addition of Boise State running back Alexander Mattison. 

Alabama's Irv Smith Jr. is a mismatch tight end the Vikings wanted

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Tight end Irv Smith Jr. brings a mismatch tight end to a Vikings offense searching for more explosive weapons. Find out more about the selection in this story!

Garrett Bradbury's strengths extend beyond the football field

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New Vikings center Garrett Bradbury never wanted to come off the field, but his former head coach noticed how this competitive fire applied to every area of his life. It's what helped Bradbury become one of the nation's top centers. 

Thursday, April 25, 2019

The Vikings found the top fit with NC State's Garrett Bradbury

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The Vikings found the best fit for their zone-blocking scheme with NC State center Garrett Bradbury. GM Rick Spielman and Head Coach Mike Zimmer were sweating as the board fell into place. Find out why! 


Vikings select NC State center Garrett Bradbury in the first-round



The Vikings invested into the offensive line by selecting center Garrett Bradbury. Daniel House has thoughts on the pick! 

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Looking at the Vikings' 2019 Schedule

The NFL announced regular season schedules for all 32 teams on Wednesday. What are some of the key takeaways from the Vikings' 2019 slate? Daniel House takes a look! 


Tuesday, April 16, 2019

How could the Vikings address the offensive line at pick 18?

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If the Vikings don't land three of the top offensive tackles at pick No. 18, which player should they target? If the team wants to select an offensive lineman, Daniel House has a potential plan.