The Minnesota Vikings are facing a crucial need for cornerbacks this offseason. With only three players currently under contract and limited cap space, they’ll need to tap into the NFL Draft to help bolster the depth at that position.
Luckily, Dennis Sosic of Fantasy Pros is helping the Vikings out. In Sosic’s latest mock draft, which was released on Friday, he had the Vikings selecting Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.
“New DC Brian Flores loves his cornerbacks, and the Vikings need to get impactful young players on a defense that gave up the second-most yards per game (388.7 yards per game). The defense needs playmakers immediately and found one of the top playmaking corners in college with Emmanuel Forbes. Forbes totaled 14 interceptions, the tops in the NCAA during his three seasons. Forbes is a ball-hawking corner who scored three touchdowns in college. His smaller build may lead to concerns, but his length and game-changing plays will help the Vikings’ defense turn the corner.”
Forbes has become a more popular pick for the Vikings in recent mock drafts, and understandably so. Last season, he finished the year with six interceptions and six pass breakups. While he has a slighter build, he doesn’t shy away from physicality, which would make him a perfect fit in Brian Flores’ defense.
