2022 Mock Draft Tracker 5.0

The predicted pick at No. 12: George Karlaftis, Edge Rusher, Purdue

The energetic pass rusher could step in immediately to spark a front line that needs another QB hunter.

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The predicted pick at No. 12: Derek Stingley, Jr., Cornerback, LSU

Stingley’s name will gain traction once again after his pro day next month, and the Vikings are a team in need of a talented cornerback to tighten up the pass defense.

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Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus

The predicted pick at No. 12: David Ojabo, Edge Rusher, Michigan

Kirk Cousins‘ one-year, fully guaranteed extension tells me the Vikings are totally out on this year’s quarterback class.

Gardner is another player who is poised for the top 10 after a great showing at the scouting combine. He’s big, fast, confident and has the tape to match all the traits. Vikings would love to get him just outside those first 10 picks.

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Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus

The predicted pick at No. 12: David Ojabo, Edge Rusher, Michigan

Vikings edge defender Danielle Hunter’s future in Minnesota is to be determined, but regardless of the outcome, the Vikings need to add premium edge rush talent.

Ojabo has all the traits of an elite stand-up pass-rusher but has effectively one season of college football under his belt. Nevertheless, that one season is a very strong one, as Ojabo racked up 42 quarterback pressures and earned an 87.3 pass-rush grade despite hardly playing before 2021.

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Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News (three rounds)

The predicted pick at No. 12: Travon Walker, Center, Georgia

Walker is versatile and explosive. He can line up anywhere on Minnesota’s front for new defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and can be downright disruptive. The Vikings have some outside issues with end Everson Griffin and linebackers Nick Vigil and Anthony Barr [scheduled to become free agents].

The predicted pick at No. 46: Christian Watson, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State

You betcha the Vikings can look to Fargo for someone who [can] boost Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen as an outside size-speed prospect to take advantage of Kirk Cousins’ big arm in Kevin O’Connell’s offense. Watson is rising fast after putting on a freak show at the combine.

The predicted pick at No. 77: Zach Carter, Defensive Tackle, Florida

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Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports (three rounds)

The predicted pick at No. 12: Jermaine Johnson II, Edge Rusher, Florida State

After transferring from Georgia, Johnson had a fantastic season at Florida State. And he told us at the combine that he felt like he had something to prove going from the SEC to the ACC. Well, he did that and then some, then he dominated the Senior Bowl, and followed that up with an electric workout in Indy. The Vikings need help at CB, and that could be an option here, but with rumors swirling of a Danielle Hunter trade on the horizon, beefing up edge rusher makes sense here too.

The predicted pick at No. 46: Jalen Pitre, Safety, Baylor

The predicted pick at No. 77: Max Mitchell, Tackle, Louisiana

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