5 prospects the Vikings should avoid in the 2021 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings need to add talent to their roster during the 2021 NFL Draft but should hesitate before selecting any of these players.

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2021 NFL Draft looking to fill some holes on their roster as well as add depth and competition at other positions. However, not all prospects are created equally and some players will come with greater risks than others.

Red flags are sure to surround some gifted prospects. Whether it might be some physical limitations, off-the-field issues, attitude, or work ethic concerns, there are some big reasons the team might have to second guess some high-potential players at the draft.

While some of those players will prove the concerns around them to be absolutely no worry at all, there will be some prospects who won’t be able to produce at a high level in the NFL due to the red flags around them holding them back.

Let’s take a look at some players the Minnesota Vikings should have their eyes on during the 2021 NFL Draft but may have to pass on due to one or more factors that could prevent them from succeeding at the NFL level.