Minnesota Vikings plan of attack for the 2019 NFL Draft

First, we have to look at the players the Vikings cut or didn’t re-sign and also the ones they brought in this offseason.

Free Agent Acquisitions:

• Anthony Barr – LB (re-signed)
• Brett Jones – G/C (re-signed)
• Dan Bailey – K (re-signed)
• Ameer Abdullah – RB (re-signed)
• Rashod Hill – OT (re-signed)
• Anthony Harris – S (re-signed)
• Matt Wile – P (re-signed)
• C.J. Ham – FB (re-signed)
• Shamar Stephen – DT
• Sean Mannion – QB
• Jordan Taylor – WR
• Jordan Martin – DB
• Greer Martini – LB
• Karter Schult – DE
• Duke Thomas – CB
• Derron Smith – S
• Dakota Dozier – OG
• Josh Kline – OG

Free Agent Losses: 

• Sheldon Richardson – DT
• Marcus Sherels – CB
• Nick Easton – G/C
• George Iloka – S
• Trevor Siemian – QB
• Tom Compton – OG
• Andrew Sendejo – S
• Latavius Murray – RB

After all of these transactions, Minnesota clearly has more defined needs than others before we hit the draft.

The Vikings were lucky to be able to re-sign Anthony Barr, which would’ve created a huge hole at linebacker. The loss of Sheldon Richardson hurts badly, but at least Minnesota was able to bring back a familiar face in Shamar Stephen.

Listed below are the Vikings’ biggest needs as we approach the 2019 NFL Draft.

Team Needs: 

• Offensive Guard
• Wide Receiver
• Running Back
• Defensive Tackle
• Safety
• Offensive Tackle
• Linebacker
• Tight End

Obviously, Minnesota’s offensive line is the biggest issue with left guard being the largest hole. After that, it’s a toss-up between running back and wide receiver.

The backup running back job is a big question mark, as is the team’s third wide receiver spot. The Vikings also need a penetrating defensive tackle, another safety, and backup offensive tackles. Minnesota also needs to think about the future at tight end and possibly use a later-round pick on one.