The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent Quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason to be the face of the franchise for years to come, and to help the franchise win a Super Bowl.
The NFL draft will take place Thursday-Saturday with round 1 Thursday, rounds 2 and 3 on Friday and rounds 4-7 on Saturday. St. Cloud Tech graduate, Sauk Rapids native and former Gopher tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford will either be drafted or will likely sign as an undrafted rookie following the draft.
The NFL Draft begins tomorrow from Detroit and runs through Saturday evening.
Round one tomorrow night presents a historic and exciting opportunity for the Minnesota Vikings.
Several college football standouts that played the game in the state of Minnesota could have their names called over next weekend's NFL Draft weekend in Kansas City.
Despite months of preparation and supreme confidence in their selections, every franchise has had blunders in the NFL Draft. Does the name Laquon Treadwell ring a bell?
Kirk Cousins' first season in Minnesota was a letdown for a Vikings' team full of Super Bowl aspirations, mainly because the offense underwhelmed and couldn't support another top-five defense.
After starting his career at North Carolina State as a tight end, Garrett Bradbury soon favored a move inside to the offensive line so he could be on the field as much as possible.
Shaquem Griffin had walked away from his cellphone when it buzzed. His twin brother, Shaquill, recognized the 425 area code that flashed on the screen and started charging after his brother.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the first round on Thursday night, resisting temptation to pass up a premium position while counting on depth in the pool of offensive linemen to help them later in the draft.
Philadelphia, PA (Learfield Wire Services) - The final day of the 2017 NFL Draft was a busy one for the Minnesota Vikings with nine picks, including four in the seventh round.