So just for fun, I decided to mock what I'd like to see the Vikings do in the draft based on current needs. This is my first time doing a mock draft so bear with me!
Round 1, Pick 3, 3rd overall: Matt Kalil, OT, USC - This is pretty much a given. It's not often an OT prospect like Kalil comes around and obviously Charlie Johnson is not as good as protecting the blind side as hoped when he was signed. And with this pick, Johnson could move to left guard where it is said he will be more comfortable.
**Alternate Pick - Unlikely, but trade with Dolphins, sliding to number 8 and picking Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa and picking up at least another second round this year and selecting Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina or Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska**
Round 2, pick 3, 35th overall: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina - At the start of the 2011 season, Jeffery was projected as a top 10 in the first round. But due to less production in 2011 than 2010 and being ejected from his last game after getting in a fight with Alfonzo Dennard. Also, he did not participate in the combine this year. All this results in him potentially dropping to the 2nd round. He is excellent potential for a number 1 receiver. Many mocks have Jeffery falling even beyond the 35th pick.
**Alternate Pick - Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina**
Round 3, pick 3 67th overall: Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia - In 2011, Boykin had 55 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, 9 passes broken up, 3 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles. Thanks to the CB depth in this years draft, it is likely that Boykin will end up falling to the 3rd Round.
**Alternate Pick - Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin**
Round 4, pick 3: Levy Adcock, OT/G, Oklahoma State - Adcock struggled a bit in pass protection but did well with run blocking. He would fit in well as a right guard or even right tackle. He did play some LT but likely wouldn't fit in here unless he is able to quicken himself to keep up with pass rush in the next level.
**Alternate Pick - George Iloka, S, Boise State**
Round 5, pick 3: Brandon Taylor, S, LSU - This pick would help address the mess that are our safeties and assuming that Janzen Jackson of McNeese State is already picked. This pick would allow Mistral Raymond to move to the SS safety position and Taylor could compete for the FS position and add depth to the DBs.
**Alternate Pick - Andrew Datko, T/G, Florida State**
Round 6, pick 6 (From Cleveland): Shawn Loiseau, ILB, Merrimack - Coming from a Divison II school, Loiseau will need development but has shown promise and has the size to be a good ILB in a 4-3 defense.
Round 7, pick 3: Desmond Wynn, G, Rutgers - Good run blocker with athleticism, but struggles against the pass rush. Good developmental prospect.
Round 7, pick 16 (from New England): Antwuan Reed, CB, Pittsburgh - Good down field protection but could easily get beat on quick passes due to his quick turning to run with the receiver. Poor ball skills to make plays despite quick reaction on routes.
The Vikings lost Round 6, Pick 3 to Washington for the horrible Donovan McNabb trade. It is also said the Vikings will get two compensatory picks for Sidney Rice and Ray Edwards. And looking at some mocks of the distribution of compensatory picks, the Vikings could get a 3rd, 4th and 7th round. This will give us a total of 11 picks. I'll update this mock periodically, espcially once they hand out the compensatory picks.
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