| 2012 Mock Draft - Minnesota Vikings |
| Last Updated: April 26, 2012 |
Mock Draft: Picks 1-16 - Picks 17-32 - Round 2 - Round 3 - Rounds 4-7 |
| 3. Minnesota Vikings |
Louisiana State University
Heading into the draft, most people were under the impression Matt Kalil would be the pick here for the Vikings. They allowed more sacks than any other team in the league last year and with last year's first-round selection Christian Ponder under center, it might be smart for Minnesota to protect their investment. However, Claiborne is a supremely talented cover corner who has the potential to be a perennial Pro-Bowler and shutdown corner from year one. The Vikings do not have a strong secondary, and with the likes of Aaron Rodgers, Matt Stafford and Jay Cutler in the division, Claiborne is a real possibility. There has been a lot of speculation leading up to the draft that Minnesota may look to move out of this pick for the right price, but it seems more likely it will stand pat and greatly strengthen its secondary by selecting Claiborne.
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Also Considered: Justin Blackmon (WR-Oklahoma State), Matt Kalil (OT-USC)
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