This pick was great from the get-go.
The Minnesota Vikings went into the draft needing a cornerback and passing on one with both the No. 12 and No. 32 picks—long before the trade down from No. 34 made Booth Jr. feel like a pipe dream. Luckily for the Vikings, there was an opportunity to trade up for the star cornerback from Clemson.
A consensus five-star cornerback ranked as the eighth overall player by Rivals, Booth Jr. came in with a high pedigree and thrived when given an opportunity as a sophomore. He played 979 snaps over his three seasons, per Pro Football Focus, and helped the Tigers defense play at an extremely high level.
