The NFL draft and free agency are the key components to building any NFL roster. You need to make the right choices, or everything will take a step back. Any miss on a draft pick can set the team back for three to five years, and some front office and coaching staff may not be around for the fix.
That leads us to where things stand today, Alec Lewis of The Athletic discussed how the team is already looking to its next franchise-building moves. Extending Christian Darrisaw was discussed but improving the roster at one key position was also highlighted.
That position is the defensive line.
Since the Vikings are looking ahead, we wanted to give you some names to watch as the new season approaches.
Mason Graham, Michigan
Deone Walker, Kentucky
Akheem Mesidor, Miami (FL)
Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati
Howard Cross III, Notre Dame
Nazir Stackhouse, Georgia
Rylie Mills, Notre Dame
Tonka Hemmingway, South Carolina
Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
Walter Nolan, Texas A&M
Thor Griffith, Louisville
Mykel Williams, Georgia
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