Minnesota Vikings draft 2017: Post-Senior Bowl mock draft

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number one overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number one overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Perry Orth (10) throws as LSU Tigers defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (57) pressures during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Perry Orth (10) throws as LSU Tigers defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (57) pressures during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Sharrif Floyd is coming off another surgery to his knee, Tom Johnson is entering the last year of his contract, while turning 33-years-old, and Shamar Stephen has proven he’s capable of only being a backup.

It is time for the Vikings to draft some young talent at defensive tackle. With Floyd, Johnson and Stephen questionable to be on the roster in 2018, it is essential that the team starts to develop depth.

LSU defensive tackle Davon Godchaux would be a perfect fit in Mike Zimmer’s 4-3 defensive scheme as a three-technique.

What does Zimmer preach? Quickness and speed. Godchaux possesses both, as he’s known for his tremendous first step at the snap of the ball.

The LSU interior defender has a great mixture of pass rush skills and run defense. In the passing game he’s able to rush interior offensive lineman, showing above average hand placement when engaging.

Against the run, he’s able to create penetration, and create havoc in the backfield, which is all you can ask for from the three-technique.

The one negative against Godchaux though is his inability to gain leverage at times because of his high pad levels. Playing with high pad levels is a bad habit, but something that can be corrected with proper coaching.

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