Minnesota won't reach for lesser WR

Originally Published: April 12, 2005
By Todd McShay | Scouts Inc.
The Vikings head into this year's NFL draft with two first-round picks after trading Randy Moss to the Raiders for the No. 7 overall pick earlier this offseason. With significant needs at wide receiver and defensive end, Minnesota has a number of options.

There has been some speculation the team will use its second pick in the first round, No. 18 overall, as a bargaining chip in an effort to move into the top five and grab one of the draft's two elite receivers – Michigan's Braylon Edwards and USC's Mike Williams.

However, I'm being told otherwise.


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Todd McShay

Scouts Inc.
  • ESPN College Football and NFL Draft Analyst
  • Joined ESPN in 2006
  • Played quarterback in high school and was a backup QB for the University of Richmond.

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