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Here's a recent history of the 10 spots the Vikings are slated to pick from later this month:
Round 1, No. 14 overall
2020 — Javon Kinlaw, DT, 49ers
2019 — Chris Lindstrom, G, Falcons
2018 — Marcus Davenport, DE, Saints
2017 — Derek Barnett, DE, Eagles
2016 — Karl Joseph, S, Raiders
Others of Note: DE/WR Bud Grant (Eagles 1950), LB Dave Robinson (Packers 1963), LB Mike Curtis (Colts 1965), G Doug Wilkerson (Oilers 1970), LB Randy Gradishar (Broncos 1974), WR John Jefferson (Chargers 1978), QB Jim Kelly (Bills 1983), G Ruben Brown (Bills 1995), RB Eddie George (Oilers 1996), TE Bubba Franks (Packers 2000), TE Jeremy Shockey (Giants 2002), LB Thomas Davis (Panthers 2005), CB Darrelle Revis (Jets 2007), DB Malcom Jenkins (Saints 2009), S Earl Thomas (Seahawks 2010), DE Robert Quinn (Rams 2011), CB Kyle Fuller (Bears 2014), DeVante Parker (Dolphins 2015).
Grant played two seasons, eventually shifting to the sidelines for a career that earned him a spot in Canton and atop the Vikings leaderboard.
Robinson, Kelly and George highlight this list as Hall of Fame players. The Vikings have had this pick twice before (DE Gerald Robinson in 1986 and RB D.J. Dozier in 1987), but history has shown that the Vikings should be able to grab an impact player at pick No. 14. In recent seasons, teams have focused on the trenches, especially along the defensive line. With edge rusher a need for Minnesota, perhaps that trend will continue in 2021.