2019 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings 7-round mock selections

2019 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings 7-round mock

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 30: Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) takes a breather during an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears on December 30, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 15: TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Ben Banogu (#15) breaks through the block of Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Demetrius Knox (#78) during the Advocare Showdown college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the TCU Horned Frogs on September 15, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won the game 40-28. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Round 5: No selection

Round 6: Ben Banogu

Obviously the Vikings aren’t going to be able to replace Anthony Barr at this point in the draft. That doesn’t mean they can ignore the outside linebacker position entirely. Adding an intriguing talent like Banogu would give Zimmer a guy he can really craft into an impactful defender.

The former TCU defender is a little light to set the edge against the run in his rookie season, but he does have the speed to rush the passer. That’s something the Vikings really need from their outside linebackers. Even if Banogu only plays in nickel packages as a rookie, he’ll be a nice value for Minnesota.

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Again, we wouldn’t argue with another interior offensive lineman here, but the Vikings don’t have quite enough picks for that luxury. Coming out of this draft with a speedy edge linebacker is something Spielman certainly wants to accomplish. This represents his last chance to do it.

Round 7: No selection

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