Scheme and need will weigh heavy influence on each team's big board. Here is my guess as to where Vikings see the prospects ranking. Feel free to give feedback, or your own big board.
1 - DE | Jadeveon Clowney | South Carolina
>>> No brainer. He would be a stud as a 43 DE.
2 - OLB | Khalil Mack | Buffalo
>>> Over the last 3 years Zimmer has folded in a rush LB concept into his 43.
3 - DT | Aaron Donald | Pittsburgh
>>> Will Gow ever shut up about this guy? No I will not.
4 - CB | Justin Gilbert | Oklahoma State
>>> Currently, the 5'8" Captain across from the likes of Calvin, Marshall, Alshon, and Jordy. OUCH!
5 - OT | Jake Matthews | Texas A&M
>>> Here is the first instance of where value overrides need. Too good to pass up.
6 - CB | Kyle Fuller | Virginia Tech
>>> I like him better than some, but that's because I'm smarter than they are.
7 - OT | Greg Robinson | Auburn
>>> Robinson takes a backseat to Matthews, due to scheme fit.
8 - OT | Zach Martin | Notre Dame
>>> OG is a huge need, and at worst Martin is a stud OG if he flames out at RT.
9 - QB | Derek Carr | Fresno State
>>> Norv Turner offense needs a canon arm and the balls to stare down the gun barrel of a pass rush.
10 - WR | Mike Evans | Texas A&M
>>> This would be a luxury pick, but Evans is in the VJax mold that Turner likes.
11 - WR | Sammy Watkins | Clemson
>>> He has to be on the board, it's just where.
12 - WR | Odell Beckham | LSU
>>> He will take the top off a defense, to keep the safety honest and off the crossing Kyle Rudolph.
13 - ILB | C.J. Mosley | Alabama
>>> Jasper Brinkley only a 2 down Mike LB. Mosley is a 3 down Mikes that can read/react and cover.
14 - FS | HaHa Clinton-Dix | Alabama
>>> I think Zimmer likes deep half zone FS. Harrison Smith might be more of a SS.
15 - OT | Joel Bitonio | Nevada
>>> Very similar to Zach Martin, not as refined but very nasty.
16 - CB | Bradley Roby | Ohio State
>>> Probably the most athletically gifted athlete in this entire draft class. Let Zimmer coach him up.
17 - OLB | Anthony Barr | UCLA
>>> Rush LB. But due to coverage liabilities he will only play on obvious passing downs.
18 - DT | Dominique Easley | Florida
>>> Stock has taken a hit due to injury, but he is a STUD. Easy peasy, he could be the steal of the draft.
19 - QB | Zach Mettenberger | LSU
>>> Like I said about Derek Carr, same. NFL arm talent with touch.
20 - WR | Donte Moncrief | Ole Miss
>>> Talent for days. Luxury pick again, but a fit for Norv.
21 - OLB | Ryan Shazier | Ohio State
>>> Not exactly a Zimmer LB, but he offers 3 down capability that Gerald Hodges might not have.
22 - QB | Blake Bortles | UCF
>>> Capable but not great fit for Norv. Could be considered due to a high floor potential.
23 - DE | Scott Crichton | Oregon State
>>> Relentless pass rusher that has some of the best hand fighting in the class. Gow fav list.
24 - WR | Jordan Matthews | Vanderbilt
>>> Complete WR, somewhat like Keenan Allen ability.
25 - CB | Phillip Gaines | Rice
>>> Shut down Mike Evans and you get no love. Not fair at all.
26 - OG | Xavier Su'a-Filo | UCLA
>>> Mike Remmers, Brandon Fusco, and Valdimir Ducasse. Those are your current choices.
27 - CB | Darqueze Dennard | Michigan State
>>> I don't like him, but you might. He plays a need position, and some like him out there.
28 - DE | Kareem Martin | North Carolina
>>> 6'6" / 272 lbs strong and athletic. Perfect Zimmer DE.
29 - WR | Allen Robinson | Penn State
>>> Similar to Jordan Matthews, he has the size and ability to meet Norv's demands.
30 - TE | Austin Seferian-Jenkins | Washington
>>> Norv runs some 2-TE sets where a gifted athlete like ASJ would come in handy.
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