Baumgardner has the Vikings selecting Mansoor Delane, a cornerback from LSU, with their first-round opt. Delane is extensively considered one of the highest cornerback possibilities in this draft cycle, so his landing in Minnesota is huge for Brian Flores and this defense. Delane is a menace in man-to-man coverage, as he constantly appears to disrupt the mosey and seeks out turnovers.
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His opportunistic, physical play blends effectively with this secondary and is honest what the doctor ordered.
By the time the Minnesota Vikings opt in April, Delane is likely off the board. Nonetheless, if he’s indifferent there, they’ve to sprint to expose in his card. Delane would instantly develop into the highest cornerback for the Vikings and is a big building block for a secondary that is in need of a revamp, as there are a couple of pending free brokers this offseason.
This text originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings focus on secondary in latest mock draft from The Athletic
