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NFL.com Gives Vikings 'A' Grade for 2021 NFL Draft


The early reports are in, and they look favorable for Minnesota.


Chad Reuter of NFL.com graded all 32 teams’ moves in the 2021 NFL Draft, handing out letter grades for each day as well as an overall assessment.


Reuter gave the Vikings an overall "A" grade, breaking it down as follows for the team’s 11 draft picks:


Reuter wrote:


The Vikings addressed their need at left tackle ([Christian] Darrisaw) and picked up two third-rounders (while giving up a fourth) in a savvy first-round trade with the Jets. [Kellen] Mond provides much-needed depth behind (and competition for?) Kirk Cousins. Minnesota did well with [its] other three third-round picks: [Chazz] Surratt serves as a fine replacement for Eric Wilson; [Wyatt] Davis is a sturdy guard the team hopes steadies the O-line; [Jones] provides strength off the edge.


[Kene] Nwangnu offers depth at returner but was picked a round too early. [Camryn] Bynum is a versatile defensive back who played cornerback at Cal but was announced at safety, which should play more to his strengths. That said, his tackling must improve to be reliable in that position. Robinson's length and quickness give him a shot to be the team's best pick after Darrisaw. I love [Zach] Davidson's foot quickness and ability to win down the seam.



As for the Vikings division rivals? Reuter also gave the Bears an "A" grade for their seven selections, led by first-round quarterback Justin Fields.


The Packers received an "A," and the Lions received a "B+," with their lowest grade ("C+") coming on Day 2.
 
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