5 early contenders to be the Vikings first draft pick in 2020

By Dean Jones | Jan 19, 2020

COLLEGE STATION, TX - OCTOBER 12: Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) returns a kick during the college football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas A&M Aggies on October 12, 2019 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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(Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) CJ Henderson /

CJ Henderson – CB (Florida)

Another option for the Vikings could be the enormously talented CJ Henderson, who came out of high school as a four-star recruit and he ended up snagging four interceptions during his freshman season at Florida.

Henderson followed this up with two picks and 26 tackles in 2018 and although he did not come up with an interception during nine games this season, he did finish with 11 pass breakups and a sack.

At 6-foot-1, Henderson has impressive size, but he will need to work on beefing up his upper body to cope with the rigors of the NFL.

This would be especially necessary should he land on Minnesota’s defense, who pride themselves on their physical play and need someone who can be a resistance in single coverage.

Henderson is more than capable of this providing he makes a successful transition to the next level. He is strong off the block and he has a great nose of when the football is being delivered in his direction.

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