Minnesota Vikings Draft 2019: 3 prospects to watch for Day 3
By Nik Edlund
The NFL Draft is more than just the first couple of rounds for the Minnesota Vikings and every other team around the league. Some of the NFL’s best players have been found well after the third round has concluded.
The NFL Draft isn’t just the first round three rounds. The Minnesota Vikings and other teams around the league have found themselves a number of great players on Day 3. That’s when all the hard work done by NFL general managers and scouts is rewarded when they are able to uncover some hidden gems.
The current roster for the Vikings features many players who had to wait until the back half of the draft to hear their names called. Among this group includes Stefon Diggs, Jayron Kearse, Ben Gedeon, Jaleel Johnson, and 2018 breakout player Stephen Weatherly.
Let’s take a look at three late-round prospects who could be on Minnesota’s radar by the time the third day of the draft rolls around later this year.