| NFL Team: Minnesota Vikings |
| RD | PK(OVR) | NAME | POS | SCHOOL |
| 1 | 7(7) | Troy Williamson | WR | South Carolina |
| | This pick might come as a surprise with Mike Williams still on the board, but the Vikings are looking for a vertical threat, and Williamson gives them more deep speed than Williams. Williamson has the size, long arms, hands and explosive speed to quickly develop into a deep threat in the NFL.
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| 1 | 18(18) | Erasmus James | DE | Wisconsin |
| | The Vikings have to be elated. They got a speed-burner at No. 7 and a pass-rushing upgrade here. James' less-than-impressive workout at the combine and his history of injuries might have caused him to slip a little bit, but he's still one of the best pass-rushing DE prospects in this class.
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| 2 | 17(49) | Marcus Johnson | OG | Mississippi |
| | Johnson is listed as a tackle, and he is versatile enough to line up there, but he is a far better fit at guard, so look for Minnesota to play him there.
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| 3 | 16(80) | Dustin Fox | DB | Ohio State |
| 4 | 11(112) | Ciatrick Fason | RB | Florida |
| | Washington traded the 112th pick to Minnesota for the 120th (4th) and 154th (5th) selections. |
| 6 | 17(191) | C.J. Mosley | DT | Missouri |
| 7 | 5(219) | Adrian Ward | DB | UTEP |
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