Minnesota Vikings seven round 2019 NFL mock draft: Postseason edition

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COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 08: Defensive back Adam Sparks #14 of the Missouri Tigers congratulates defensive lineman Terry Beckner Jr. #5 after a tackle during the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Round 3: Terry Beckner Jr., DT – Missouri

The Vikings could be in trouble at defensive tackle if they can’t bring back Sheldon Richardson or Tom Johnson to start next to Linval Joseph. Jaleel Johnson is more of a backup for Joseph and Curtis Cothran is still an unknown.

For that reason, an early pick on a defensive tackle makes sense rather than opening up the wallet. Even if the team can bring back Richardson, having Beckner as a backup and understudy would make complete sense in a Mike Zimmer defense.

In four years at Missouri, Beckner accumulated 120 total tackles with 32 of those being for a loss. Also, he brought down opposing quarterbacks 13.5 times and recovered two fumbles and was Second-Team All-SEC in 2018.

Beckner may drop a little in the draft because of a torn ACL in his left knee and being caught with marijuana in 2016. However, neither of those should be major red flags after his bounce back years with the Tigers.

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