The Minnesota Vikings are assembling their 2024 NFL Draft board, so why don’t we do the same?
Minnesota’s needs are evident. The star is the quarterback, although cornerback and interior defensive lineman are right behind him in terms of position. The Vikings may also benefit from guard help, more depth at running back and receiver, and diverse defensive reinforcements.
The best way to showcase the Vikings’ options throughout the draft was to create a prospect listing for each round. We chose 10 players for each and selected them based on the Vikings’ pro-day visits and the prospects’ schematic fit.
We started with the quarterbacks. Yes, shocking. The position is — and should be — the Vikings’ top priority. Coach Kevin O’Connell is going through a rigorous evaluation process. Rather than attend pro days, observing from the periphery, he and Minnesota’s staff are holding private meetings and workouts. O’Connell is watching film alongside the prospects, teaching them concepts inside meeting rooms and gauging their ability to translate those teachings into action on the field.
Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy all possess intriguing attributes. Maye’s upside is undeniable. Daniels’ accuracy from the pocket is littered throughout his 2023 tape. McCarthy has the presence and arm strength to hurl passes over the middle when necessary. It also feels right to include Michael Penix Jr.’s name considering how desperate teams are for quarterbacks — and how much confidence Penix has in his arm.
