Minnesota Vikings Draft 2019: Dream scenario mock draft
By Chris Schad
Will Grier – QB (West Virginia)
- Height: 6-foot-1
- Weight: 214 pounds
- TDN Ranking: 157th
Do I think Kirk Cousins’ job is in jeopardy? Nope. Do I think the Vikings need to make an immediate change at quarterback? Wrong again. Would it be smart to get a solid backup plan if Cousins goes down? You bet. Earlier in the draft, I was leaning against taking Grier, but if he falls to the back of the fifth or sixth round, the Vikings might be wise to pull the trigger.
Although he’ll be 24-years-old and has the occasional mental lapse, he’d be a more solid contingency plan than current backup Kyle Sloter and potential free-agent acquisition Sean Mannion. The Vikings also spent time with Grier at the Senior Bowl, which may think that Minnesota could get aggressive.
It’s unlikely that Grier would develop into the quarterback of the future, but having a solid backup can pay dividends. Just ask the Eagles how Nick Foles turned out.
Terrill Hanks – LB (New Mexico State)
- Height: 6-foot-2
- Weight: 235 pounds
- TDN Ranking: 130th
When you get this deep in the draft, you’re basically throwing darts blindfolded. With the Vikings owning two picks in the seventh round, they can either toss one out to try to move up the draft board in an earlier round or take a stab on some players that could fit the system.
In the case of Hanks, the Minnesota Vikings would hope to have the same luck they’ve had with Eric Wilson, who converted from safety to linebacker as an undrafted free agent from Cincinnati. While Hanks’ coverage skills are solid, his decision making needs work, but that could be fixed with some coaching from Mike Zimmer and the rest of his defensive staff.