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Keep your eyes on Minnesota's NFC North rivals, as well, to see which direction they go in the draft.
Packers reporter Rob Demovsky opined that Green Bay needs to add another receiver, and Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson believe Chicago will "overhaul" the tight end position and bring in someone new.
The Lions recently released veteran defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison, and Mike Daniels and A'Shawn Robinson are set to become free agents. ESPN's Michael Rothstein said that Detroit "could be completely renovating the interior of the defensive line" and could use the No. 3 overall pick to snag another big lineman.
The Lions need to be better getting to the quarterback, whether that comes from the defensive line or a linebacker. Chase Young, if he somehow were to fall to No. 3, would be the obvious top target. If that doesn't work out, they could look at the interior of the line (say, Derrick Brown or Javon Kinlaw) or on Day 2 with Senior Bowl guys they coached (Bradlee Anae, Josh Uche). Building a better pass rush can help the secondary, which has talent but can only defend for so long before it gives way.
PFF highlights DBs for teams to target in FA and the draft
While plenty of predictions are made for every team leading up to the draft, it's near-impossible to predict how the chips will fall and which teams will select which players.
But since Cronin opined that the Vikings will take a cornerback, let's look at the corners that analytics site Pro Football Focus is highlighting from the position group.
PFF's Anthony Treash rolled out an article that spotlights "defensive backs to target in free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft." He pointed out a number of DBs across the league who are scheduled to become free agents, including Vikings safety Anthony Harris, and he also looked at up-and-coming players who are projected as first- or second-round talent in the draft.