The Minnesota Vikings are surely going to be one of the more fascinating teams in the NFL this offseason. With a massive question mark at the most important position in sports, the Vikings could be hyper-aggressive to find a solution at quarterback.
The ideal scenario is that somehow, JJ McCarthy stacks a strong offseason and wins the starting job, but if the Vikings end up bringing in a legitimate starter somehow, that could signal the end of the McCarthy era.
In our latest NFL mock draft, the Vikings swing a major trade for a quarterback and really put their stamp on the offseason.
Minnesota Vikings make a major quarterback trade in latest mock draft
18. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
A first-round cornerback is firmly on the table for the Vikings. Jermod McCoy is the selection. McCoy is arguably the best cornerback prospect in the NFL Draft and a day one starter for the Vikings. Overall, Minnesota's roster is rather strong, so I don't believe this team is necessarily needing to go into the NFL Draft with a 'best player available' mindset.
The Vikings can draft for need, and McCoy would satisfy a major need on the backend of the defense, especially with Brian Flores back in the picture.
49. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
I was flat-out shocked to see Emmanuel McNeil-Warren still available here at pick 49, and it would be a massive shock if the Vikings didn't make this selection. All of a sudden, with the selections of McCoy and McNeil-Warren, the Vikings have truly overhauled a secondary that has needed some young talent for a while now.
The safety position is an interesting one in the NFL. The free agency market is usually pretty filled with competent safeties, but it's always a good idea to draft and develop at as many positions as possible.