Minnesota Vikings: 7-Round 2020 mock draft after Divisional Round loss

Rightfully so, the Vikings have been aggressive in improving their offensive line as it was largely their undoing in the 2018 season. After taking Garrett Bradbury in the first round last year, the unit improved. Having said that, they could look to try and upgrade at guard from Pat Elflein or Josh Kline, who were up and down. Lloyd Cushenberry III could be a great addition to Minnesota if that’s what they wish to do.

Cushenberry showed in the National Championship Game that he can be a wall as he anchored the middle of the LSU line against Clemson. Playing at center, he’s a fantastic athlete with great functional strength and the ability to stay anchored well. He’s still raw in terms of his footwork and consistency with his hands but he has the requisite physical tools to stay at center or move to guard and likely help the Vikings O-line improve right away.

There’s no question that Diggs and Thielen at their best comprise one of the better wide receiver duos in the NFL. The issue for the Vikings passing attack, however, is that they have little beyond those players to offer consistently at the position. No disrespect and admitting their potential but Olabisi Johnson and Alexander Hollins (or Laquon Treadwell) aren’t offering much in terms of a third option right now.

Baylor’s Denzel Mims could be the guy to answer that call. While not a refined route-runner or out-of-this-world athlete, Mims is a long, athletic player still that has unbelievably impressive ball skills and ability to make plays against tight coverage. He could be a versatile piece that demands attention from opposing secondaries to both make his own impact but also to open up the field for the two stud wideouts.