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Matt Anderson

Pro Football Network has Illinois’ Devon Witherspoon as the latest corner mocked to the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback room desperately needs more bodies, which is why many mock drafts have suggested the Vikings take a corner in the first round.

On Thursday, Dalton Miller of the Pro Football Network joined the club in his latest NFL mock draft by having the Vikings select Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

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Another year, another cornerback being drafted in Round 1 by the Minnesota Vikings. It’s a tale as old as time because, unfortunately, as of late, it’s blown up in the Vikings’ faces.

Minnesota has young cornerbacks on the roster, but none of them have shown they’re ready to become consistent contributors. And they’re the only three left on the roster before free agency hits.

Devon Witherspoon brings the high-end coverage tools necessary to survive in a league that has disallowed physicality in coverage. However, Witherspoon brings more than enough physicality against the run. The defensive back had a ridiculous eight tackles for loss in 2021.”

We haven’t seen Witherspoon mocked to the Vikings a whole lot, but he’d definitely help fill an immediate need. He’s an explosive corner with very fluid hips and can be an asset in the run game, which is perfect for Flores’ defense.

The Vikings will more than likely draft a corner at some point in the draft. The question is, with a loaded cornerback group, do you take one on in Round One?

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