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Meet The 2021 Minnesota Vikings Draft Class

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- With the 2021 NFL draft in the books, here's a look at every pick the Minnesota Vikings made.

ROUND 1, PICK 23

After trading back with the New York Jets, the Vikings took left tackle Christian Darrisaw from Virginia Tech. With last year's starter, Riley Reiff, cut earlier this offseason, Darrisaw will have every opportunity to earn the starting job.

Christian Darrisaw
TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 3: Tackle Christian Darrisaw #77 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 3, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. The #20 ranked Hokies defeated the #19 ranked Seminoles 24 to 3. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

ROUND 3, PICK 66

At the top of the third round, the Vikings took Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond. He'll likely be Kirk Cousins' backup this season, and could potentially be his successor down the line.

Texas A&M v LSU
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 30: Kellen Mond #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies looks to pass during a game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

ROUND 3, PICK 78

University of North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt was the pick here. Surratt, a former quarterback, is a developmental prospect.

Chazz Surratt
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ROUND 3, PICK 86

The Vikings further solidified their offensive line by taking Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis. The 6-foot-4, 315 pound Davis could push for a spot in the starting lineup.

Wyatt Davis
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ROUND 3, PICK 90

Needing help on the defensive line, the Vikings drafted edge rusher Patrick Jones II out of Pittsburgh.

Patrick Jones II
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ROUND 4, PICK 119

The Vikings added depth at running back and on special teams by selecting Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu.

ROUND 4, PICK 125

California safety Camryn Bynum gives the Vikings some much-needed depth in the secondary.

ROUND 4, PICK 134

The Vikings added more defensive line help with edge rusher Janarius Robinson from Florida State.

ROUND 5, PICK 157

He may be a fifth-rounder, but don't be surprised if University of Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette becomes the Vikings' third option behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen sooner rather than later.

ROUND 5, PICK 168

Central Missouri tight end Zach Davidson is also a punter, but it's doubtful he'll serve the same dual role in the NFL.

ROUND 6, PICK 199

With their last pick in the draft, the Vikings beefed up the middle of their defensive line with tackle Jaylen Twyman out of Pittsburgh.

UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS

The Vikings also signed the following rookie free agents, according to CBS Sports:

  • Wide receiver Blake Proehl, East Carolina
  • Wide receiver Whop Philyor, Indiana
  • Kicker Riley Patterson, Memphis
  • Linebacker Tuf Borland, Ohio State
  • Defensive end/Linebacker Christian Elliss, Idaho
  • Wide receiver Myron Mitchell, UAB
  • Long snapper Turner Bernard, San Diego State
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