Vikings Draft Update

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have drafted Oregon State defensive end Scott Crichton with the 72nd overall pick in the third round on Friday night.

Crichton had 7½ sacks for the Beavers last season as the Vikings continue to concentrate on upgrading the defensive line. Jared Allen and Kevin Williams are gone, and the Vikings have made it a priority to upgrade the pass rush in the pass-happy NFC North.

The Vikings chose UCLA linebacker Anthony Barr with the ninth pick and Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with the 32nd pick in the first round on Thursday.

The Minnesota Vikings have drafted Oregon State defensive end Scott Crichton with the 72nd overall pick in the third round on Friday night.

Crichton had 7½ sacks for the Beavers last season as the Vikings continue to concentrate on upgrading the defensive line. Jared Allen and Kevin Williams are gone, and the Vikings have made it a priority to upgrade the pass rush in the pass-happy NFC North.

The Vikings chose UCLA linebacker Anthony Barr with the ninth pick and Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with the 32nd pick in the first round on Thursday.

The Vikings also had the 96th overall pick, which is the final pick of the third round.

The Vikings have addressed needs at quarterback, linebacker, defensive line and running back through the first two days of the draft.

They enter the final day Saturday with four more picks and a glaring need for depth in the defensive backfield. The Vikings have two choices in the fifth round and one each in the sixth and seventh rounds.

General manager Rick Spielman says he tried to make a few trades on Friday night to pick up an extra fourth-round pick, but didn't find the right deal.

The Vikings could also look for depth at linebacker.