The NFL Draft is always exciting with Rick Spielman in charge at the Vikings, and he delivered again this year by trading the Vikings original first round pick.
There is an extra level of anxiety these days for college football players who are NFL prospects and hoping for a big season to boost their exposure with pro scouts.
Vikings trade down from 25th to 31st, using that pick to select cornerback Jeff Gladney as Minnesota replaces a secondary depleted by several offseason exits.