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2015 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Seven-Round Mock 1.0

2015 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Seven-Round Mock 1.0

Mike Zimmer, Minnesota Vikings, 2015 NFL Draft
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With the Reese’s Senior Bowl coming up this Saturday, we’re all getting great looks at the upcoming seniors who are eligible for the 2015 NFL Draft. It’ll be Mike Zimmer’s second season as head coach for the Vikings; expect him to hit the offense early, but continue building the defense in later rounds.

Round 1, Pick 11: Brandon Scherff, OT/OG, Iowa

Brandon Scherff, Iowa Hawkeyes, 2015 NFL Draft
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Round 1, Pick 11: Brandon Scherff, OT/OG, Iowa

Brandon Scherff, Iowa Hawkeyes, 2015 NFL Draft
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A lot of people have the Vikings taking a wide receiver at 11, but they still have Greg Jennings, Charles Johnson emerged as a threat, and they still can’t give up on Cordarrelle Patterson. Scherff starts day one at left guard or opposite Matt Kalil at right tackle.

Round 2, Pick 45: Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana

Tevin Coleman, Indiana University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Round 2, Pick 45: Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana

Tevin Coleman, Indiana University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Either Minnesota takes a running back on day two or they won’t take one at all. It all depends on what they decide to do with Adrian Peterson. Coleman ran all over B1G defenses all season but didn’t get the recognition because of Ameer Abdullah and Melvin Gordon.

Round 3, Pick 76: Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke

Jamison Crowder, Duke University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Round 3, Pick 76: Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke

Jamison Crowder, Duke University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Sticking with the offensive theme, the Vikings would really round out their offensive needs by snagging one of the most impressive route runners in the draft. Jamison Crowder’s size isn’t ideal (5-foot-8, 174 pounds), but would work great in the slot. Also depending on Cordarrelle Patterson’s future, he’d take over returning duties immediately.

Round 4, Pick 107: Tony Washington, OLB, Oregon

Tony Washington, Oregon University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Round 4, Pick 107: Tony Washington, OLB, Oregon

Tony Washington, Oregon University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Tony Washington projects better as a 4-3 outside linebacker, but could also play in a 3-4 due to his pass rushing abilities. Zimmer may be looking for a replacement for Chad Greenway in his 4-3 defense, so Washington would fit in.

Round 5, Pick 141: Jamil Douglas, OG, Arizona State

Jamil Douglas, Arizona State University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Round 5, Pick 141: Jamil Douglas, OG, Arizona State

Jamil Douglas, Arizona State University, 2015 NFL Draft
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At 6-foot-4, 310 pounds, Douglas has great size to play the guard position in the NFL. He’s new to the position, so he’d need time to get acclimated to the new position, but he has potential. He did a great job blocking for running back D.J. Foster in 2014.

Round 6, Pick 172: Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis

Bobby McCain, Memphis University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Round 6, Pick 172: Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis

Bobby McCain, Memphis University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Bobby McCain participated in the East-West Shrine Game last week and impressed scouts all week. He didn’t make any eye-popping plays during the game, but that’s reason why he’s projected to go around the sixth round. McCain can provide depth in Zimmers’ offense.

Round 7, Pick 203: Julian Wilson, CB, Oklahoma

Julian Wilson, Oklahoma University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Round 7, Pick 203: Julian Wilson, CB, Oklahoma

Julian Wilson, Oklahoma University, 2015 NFL Draft
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Julian Wilson is slated as a cornerback, but could make the move to safety in the NFL. The league is enjoying the tall corners, but Wilson (6-foot-2, 205 pounds) has history playing safety in nickel and dime packages. Minnesota could use the depth at the safety position, and Wilson would contribute on special teams right away.

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