The Vikings are in the market for a quarterback depth and that could come in the NFL draft.
Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald is making a pre-draft visit with the Vikings.
The Vikings met with Sean Mannion earlier this week, but Mannion left without a deal.
Fitzgerald is a dual-threat quarterback who ran for 1,121 yards and 13 touchdowns last season while throwing for 1,767 yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
He’ll likely be a late-round pick or an undrafted free agent. The Vikings have two sixth-round and two seventh-round picks.
He has the physical traits, but his decision making can be suspect and accuracy is a problem — you know, two major skills quarterbacks must have.
The Vikings could try something like the Saints have done with Taysom Hill, using him more as a runner in short-yard situations.
Fitzgerald is another name to keep an eye on as we get closer to the 2019 NFL Draft.
