The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of questions surrounding their roster heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. Who will catch their eye at the Scouting Combine?
The NFL Scouting Combine is always one of the most fascinating times of the offseason and there is plenty at stake for the Minnesota Vikings this year.
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, general manager Rick Spielman, and their team of scouts will need to get their selections right in the 2020 NFL Draft. Especially given Minnesota’s expected salary cap restrictions and uncertainty surrounding a number of their senior roster members this offseason.
There are plenty of exciting prospects that will catch the eye of the Vikings during this year’s Combine. The wide receiver group is especially deep and those looking for help on the defensive front will have an embarrassment of riches to choose from.
Minnesota has plenty of holes that need to be filled in terms of upgrades or replacements this offseason. There is also the conundrum surrounding quarterback Kirk Cousins and what the organization is going to do at the position in the long term.
This week is a chance for NFL hopefuls to rise up draft boards and provide additional insight into their athleticism and character that teams might not necessarily get on film.
So let’s take a look at seven 2020 draft prospects who could catch the eye of Minnesota during this week’s showcase.