ESPN’s Todd McShay tabbed a favorite draftee from each team in the NFL this season, and his pick for the Vikings is one that didn’t really fit a need.
Minnesota selecting North Carolina LB Chazz Surratt was McShay’s favorite Vikings draftee. Here’s what he wrote about the choice:
“Minnesota has Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr at the second level, but Eric Wilson signed with Philadelphia. Surratt provides depth there. He was my No. 51 prospect, and the Vikes did a nice job landing him in the third round. He packs more power than you’d expect from a former quarterback, and I think he will play a big role for Minnesota down the road.”
McShay also singled out the Vikings as a team that he really liked this draft.
“I think Minnesota did a great job moving back in Round 1 and still getting Virginia Tech tackle Christian Darrisaw. Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond is an interesting developmental QB, and Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis will further help the pass protection. A really good draft for GM Rick Spielman.”
For Minnesota, it bodes well to have this many well-known analysts weigh in with positive things to say about its draft. Now, we’ve just got to see how these players develop on the field.
