Vikings 7-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Minnesota focuses on defense
By Adam Carlson
Round 4, Pick 119 (From Lions)
WR Trey Palmer - Nebraska
The first and (spoiler alert) only offensive player selected in this mock draft, Nebraska's Trey Palmer is an interesting prospect who could fit in well with what the Minnesota Vikings are looking to do offensively going forward.
Minnesota released wide receiver Adam Thielen this offseason and signed Brandon Powell. They could still use some help. K.J. Osborn will likely have an opportunity he can be the team's WR2, but that job isn't guaranteed.
Palmer is 6-foot even and 192 pounds according to his NFL Combine profile on NFL.com, and left LSU to break records at Nebraska. He changes direction well and has excellent speed, making him a player who could be used all over the field to create mismatches.
In three seasons at LSU, he only managed 41 catches for 458 yards and three touchdowns but gained national attention in 2022 by catching 71 passes for Nebraska, gaining 1.043 yards and scoring nine touchdowns. He is a high potential player that could fit in well with the Minnesota Vikings.