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NFL • 11 months ago

Ranking the Minnesota Vikings’ 2015 Draft Picks From Worst to First

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2015 NFL Draft: Ranking the Minnesota Vikings' Picks From Worst to First

Trae Waynes Michigan State — The Minnesota Vikings were graded well overall for what they did in the 2015 NFL Draft, and rightfully so for the most part.

Here is my ranking of the Vikings' 10 selections from this year's draft, from worst to first.

The Minnesota Vikings were graded well overall for what they did in the 2015 NFL Draft, and rightfully so for the most part.

Here is my ranking of the Vikings' 10 selections from this year's draft, from worst to first.

10. B.J. Dubose, DE, Lousville-6th Round, #193 Overall

B.J. Dubose Louisville

10. B.J. Dubose, DE, Lousville-6th Round, #193 Overall

B.J. Dubose Louisville — It's hard to be overly critical of a sixth-round pick, but I don't see how Dubose makes the Vikings' 53-man roster.

It's hard to be overly critical of a sixth-round pick, but I don't see how Dubose makes the Vikings' 53-man roster.

9. Edmond Robinson, OLB, Newberry-7th Round, #232 Overall

Edmond Robinson Newberry

9. Edmond Robinson, OLB, Newberry-7th Round, #232 Overall

Edmond Robinson Newberry — Final picks are not to be counted on for much. But I think the Vikings could have done better than a developmental, Division II prospect like Robinson.

Final picks are not to be counted on for much. But I think the Vikings could have done better than a developmental, Division II prospect like Robinson.

8. MyCole Pruitt, TE, Southern Illinois-5th Round, #143 Overall

MyCole Pruitt Southern Illinois

8. MyCole Pruitt, TE, Southern Illinois-5th Round, #143 Overall

MyCole Pruitt Southern Illinois — Pruitt is another small school prospect that I don't see a lot of upside in. Considering the other options that were available, the Vikings should have targeted a different tight end if they were set on drafting one.

Pruitt is another small school prospect that I don't see a lot of upside in. Considering the other options that were available, the Vikings should have targeted a different tight end if they were set on drafting one.

7. Tyrus Thompson, OT, Oklahoma-6th Round, #185 Overall

Tyrus Thompson Oklahoma

7. Tyrus Thompson, OT, Oklahoma-6th Round, #185 Overall

Tyrus Thompson Oklahoma — The Vikings needed to add depth along the offensive line, and Thompson should be in the mix for a roster spot.

The Vikings needed to add depth along the offensive line, and Thompson should be in the mix for a roster spot.

6. Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland-5th Round, #146 Overall

Stefon Diggs Maryland

6. Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland-5th Round, #146 Overall

Stefon Diggs Maryland — The Vikings may have sent a subtle message to Cordarrelle Patterson by drafting Diggs, who has a similar skill set and a similar ideal role at this point.

The Vikings may have sent a subtle message to Cordarrelle Patterson by drafting Diggs, who has a similar skill set and a similar ideal role at this point.

5. Austin Shepherd, OT, Alabama-7th Round, #228 Overall

Austin Shepherd Alabama

5. Austin Shepherd, OT, Alabama-7th Round, #228 Overall

Austin Shepherd Alabama — I like Shepherd as a backup option at tackle and guard, which the Vikings needed after injuries hit their offensive line last year.

I like Shepherd as a backup option at tackle and guard, which the Vikings needed after injuries hit their offensive line last year.

4. Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU-3rd Round, #88 Overall

Danielle Hunter LSU

4. Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU-3rd Round, #88 Overall

Danielle Hunter LSU — Hunter has physical tools the Vikings' defensive coaches can work with, and he could eventually replace Brian Robison at left end.

Hunter has physical tools the Vikings' defensive coaches can work with, and he could eventually replace Brian Robison at left end.

3. Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State-1st Round, #11 Overall

Trae Waynes Minnesota Vikings

3. Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State-1st Round, #11 Overall

Trae Waynes Minnesota Vikings — Waynes was widely considered the best cornerback in this year's class. He should fit right in with the Vikings, as head coach Mike Zimmer continues to build the defense.

Waynes was widely considered the best cornerback in this year's class. He should fit right in with the Vikings, as head coach Mike Zimmer continues to build the defense.

2. T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh-4th Round, #110 Overall

T.J. Clemmings Pittsburgh

2. T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh-4th Round, #110 Overall

T.J. Clemmings Pittsburgh — It's redundant at this point, but the Vikings got tremendous value in the fourth round as Clemmings fell dramatically due to concerns over a foot injury. He could immediately push for the starting job at left guard, and/or eventually replace Phil Loadholt or Matt Kalil at one of the tackle spots.

It's redundant at this point, but the Vikings got tremendous value in the fourth round as Clemmings fell dramatically due to concerns over a foot injury. He could immediately push for the starting job at left guard, and/or eventually replace Phil Loadholt or Matt Kalil at one of the tackle spots.

1. Eric Kendricks, LB, UCLA-2nd Round, #45 Overall

Eric Kendricks UCLA

1. Eric Kendricks, LB, UCLA-2nd Round, #45 Overall

Eric Kendricks UCLA — Adding talent at linebacker was a major need for the Vikings, and Kendricks was a potential first-round pick they landed in the second round.

Adding talent at linebacker was a major need for the Vikings, and Kendricks was a potential first-round pick they landed in the second round.

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