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2015 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Seven-Round Mock, Final Edition

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We’re only a day away from the 2015 NFL Draft, and the Minnesota Vikings are eagerly waiting to see what their options will be when the No. 11 overall pick rolls around. Will they address the wide receiver position, grab a cornerback or upgrade the offensive line? Not even GM Rick Spielman can answer that question.

With the help of FanSpeak’s Mock Draft Simulator, I’ve put together one final Vikings mock draft to give you all a look at what could happen this weekend. Enjoy, and get excited for Thursday night.

Round 1 (11): DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

Round 1 (11): DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville Getty Images
Even with the addition of Mike Wallace this offseason, the Vikings still need to add a true No. 1 receiver to the mix. Teddy Bridgewater would be absolutely thrilled with this selection, as Parker was his go-to receiver in college. Teaming the two up again would only mean big things for the Minnesota passing game.

Even with the addition of Mike Wallace this offseason, the Vikings still need to add a true No. 1 receiver to the mix. Teddy Bridgewater would be absolutely thrilled with this selection, as Parker was his go-to receiver in college. Teaming the two up again would only mean big things for the Minnesota passing game.

Round 2 (45): Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

Round 2 (45): Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
If Gordon is still available at the top of the second round, the Vikings would be crazy to leave him on the board. With Adrian Peterson’s future shrouded in uncertainty, adding an explosive runner like Gordon to the mix would ensure the Minnesota running game will continue to thrive regardless of AP’s path.

If Gordon is still available at the top of the second round, the Vikings would be crazy to leave him on the board. With Adrian Peterson’s future shrouded in uncertainty, adding an explosive runner like Gordon to the mix would ensure the Minnesota running game will continue to thrive regardless of AP’s path.

Round 3 (76): Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (OH)

Round 3 (76): Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (OH) Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
For a third-round pick, the Vikings couldn’t ask for more potential than they’d get with Rollins. The raw prospect is a superb athlete who is still learning the finer points of football. With some proper coaching, though, he has the physical tools to become a dominant cornerback at the next level.

For a third-round pick, the Vikings couldn’t ask for more potential than they’d get with Rollins. The raw prospect is a superb athlete who is still learning the finer points of football. With some proper coaching, though, he has the physical tools to become a dominant cornerback at the next level.

Round 4 (110): Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State

Round 4 (110): Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Jarius Wright has been wildly inconsistent, and Cordarrelle Patterson is starting to look like a bust. For those reasons, the Vikings go with another wide receiver here in hopes of keeping Bridgewater’s arsenal well stocked. Lockett is an electric player with excellent route running and straight-line speed.

Jarius Wright has been wildly inconsistent, and Cordarrelle Patterson is starting to look like a bust. For those reasons, the Vikings go with another wide receiver here in hopes of keeping Bridgewater’s arsenal well stocked. Lockett is an electric player with excellent route running and straight-line speed.

Round 5 (137): Shaquille Mason, C, Georgia Tech

Round 5 (137): Shaquille Mason, C, Georgia Tech Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Sometime in the next few seasons, the Vikings will need to find a replacement for John Sullivan. Mason has the potential to be that replacement. He’s a tough, aggressive blocker who excels at opening lanes in the running game. I’m sure Gordon wouldn’t have a problem with this pick.

Sometime in the next few seasons, the Vikings will need to find a replacement for John Sullivan. Mason has the potential to be that replacement. He’s a tough, aggressive blocker who excels at opening lanes in the running game. I’m sure Gordon wouldn’t have a problem with this pick.

Round 7 (228): Chris Hackett, FS, TCU

Round 7 (228): Chris Hackett, FS, TCU Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
I’m not entirely sure how Hackett fell this far, but the Vikings would be very happy about it. The TCU product is a ball hawk who excels at creating turnovers. Considering Minnesota has struggled to come away with interceptions on a regular basis, adding Hackett to the secondary makes plenty of sense.

I’m not entirely sure how Hackett fell this far, but the Vikings would be very happy about it. The TCU product is a ball hawk who excels at creating turnovers. Considering Minnesota has struggled to come away with interceptions on a regular basis, adding Hackett to the secondary makes plenty of sense.

Round 7 (232): Bryce Hager, ILB, Baylor

Round 7 (232): Bryce Hager, ILB, Baylor Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Vikings have a recent knack for targeting inside linebackers in the seventh round, so we’ll stick with tradition here. Hager is an instinctive player who makes up for his lack of elite physical tools with smart, intelligent play. He’s a tackling machine who could emerge as a sleeper with Minnesota.

The Vikings have a recent knack for targeting inside linebackers in the seventh round, so we’ll stick with tradition here. Hager is an instinctive player who makes up for his lack of elite physical tools with smart, intelligent play. He’s a tackling machine who could emerge as a sleeper with Minnesota.

Gil Alcaraz IV is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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