The team brought back Byron Murphy Jr., but he needs a tag team partner to pair with him. They acquired a couple of veterans to back him up in Isaiah Rodgers and Jeff Okudah, but they need a starter. They could target one in the first round, as that part of the draft is a prime spot for the Vikings to get a starter they need.

Despite going 14-3 last season, the Vikings finished as the 5th seed in the NFC and lost at home against the Rams in the Wild Card.

The Vikings have meticulously balanced the formula for the past several seasons and will see major dividends next draft. Minnesota landed the highest compensatory pick in this year's draft, No. 97, after letting Kirk Cousins walk in free agency a year ago.