Minnesota moved up four spots to grab Johnson, whom many thought was a move to grab a much needed wide receiver or either of the two remaining quarterbacks.  Johnson was the second highest rated safety on the board and displayed better than average speed in post season workouts leading up to the draft.  Johnson is physical enough to play in the box and with a huge line in front of him; he could be set free to make plays all over the field rather than re-acting to the scheme being run.

Grade:  C-

5th Round (#137):  John David Booty  QB  Southern Cal

Booty may be the most pro-ready QB in the draft having been a two-year starter at prolific USC.  Booty doesn’t have the strongest arm in the draft; however, he’s capable of running a West Coast style offense immediately and is fairly accurate in hitting crossing patterns and slants which contradicts Minnesota’s philosophy the past couple of years.

Grade:  C

5th Round (#152):  Letroy Guion  DT  Florida State University

Guion is a big body, one gap penetrator, who lacks quickness off the snap but produced 12 sacks in his college career.  Guion provides depth and similar playing characteristics to the Williams tandem.  Minnesota obtained this pick from Philly after giving up Pick 117 to move up in Round 2, which could have been used to land DT Red Bryant or one of the top rated TE’s or WR’s that this team desperately needs. 

Grade:  D

6th Round (187):  John Sullivan  C  Notre Dame

Sullivan is a tactically sound and cerebral lineman who could eventually be the replacement for elder statesman Matt Birk.  Sullivan may eventually be an effective starter in the NFL; however, his short arms and lack of strength are a stark contrast to his predecessor. 

Grade:  C+

6th Round (193):  Jaymar Johnson  WR  Jackson State

Johnson doesn’t possess great size or speed and Minnesota may have just been looking to add a complimentary player with their last pick.  Johnson doesn’t offer very good value but was consistent throughout his career. 

Grade:  D-

Tight End:  The Vikings must find a viable receiving threat at the Tight End position in order to keep opposing defenses from reading & reacting to Peterson's moves.  A legit tight end would keep opposing linebackers from cheating and would open up the middle running lanes just a lttle, where Peterson did have difficulty his rookie year. 

Quarterback:  Minnesota must find a suitable signal caller to run this offense efficiently.  Jackson hasn't proven anything other than he can't read defenses and when pressured he'l make the wrong call.  Although a franchise QB is desired, a veteran with some smarts would be a good start.