The corner is a big question mark for the Vikings this offseason, due to Mackensie Alexander and Trae Waynes becoming free agents.
Those two might not come back, and Xavier Rhodes could possibly get cut due to the salary cap situation. The cornerback position has been a large part of Mike Zimmer’s scheme on defense, which adds up to the Vikings possibly taking a corner in the first round.
At least, that’s what CBS Sports thinks.
The outlet predicted that TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney would go off the board to Minnesota at No. 25 in a recent mock draft.
The outlet had this to say about the pick:
Mike Zimmer loves drafting young cornerbacks, and you can argue that the position is one of their biggest needs this offseason. Gladney is a versatile corner prospect who can do anything you ask of him.
Gladney had just one interception in his final season of college, but he also tallied 14 pass deflections.
Personally, I think Gladney will go a little later in the draft, given the other talent at cornerback this year, so it’s surprising to see his name at pick No. 25.
