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Minnesota Vikings Consider Trading Down in NFL Draft to Acquire More Picks

The Minnesota Vikings are exploring the possibility of trading down from their eighteenth overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Their potential trade partner is the Houston Texans, who are looking to move up from twenty-eighth to secure Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk. This trade could provide the Vikings with additional picks, which they desperately need, especially on day two of the draft.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has faced criticism for thin drafting, particularly on day two, where they have only selected two players in the last three drafts. However, this year, they have three day two selections and could potentially acquire more. Fans and analysts view this as a strategic move to build depth in the roster, as the draft class is strong on day two.

Trade charts suggest that the Vikings could receive solid packages in exchange for their eighteenth pick, such as the Texans twenty-eighth and fifty-ninth picks or even dropping to thirty-eighth for two additional mid-round picks. The Texans have capital from the Laremy Tunsil deal, making deals feasible.

The outcome of the trade will depend on who is still available on the board, but this setup provides the Vikings with the flexibility to reshape their future without taking on significant risks.

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