There have been a plethora of cornerbacks mocked the Minnesota Vikings throughout this offseason. Now that the Super Bowl is over, the NFL Draft season is officially underway, which means more mock drafts and more cornerbacks to dive into.
On Monday, Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Pros gave the Vikings a new cornerback in his first mock draft after the Super Bowl. He has the Vikings selecting Texas A&M cornerback Antonio Johnson.
“Nos. 1-2 CBs Patrick Peterson and Chandon Sullivan are 2023 free agents — and they could both use upgrades anyway. Johnson has the length (6-3) and SEC experience to be a starting corner early in his career.”
Johnson would be a fun addition to the Vikings mainly because he has some safety experience, meaning he’d be a versatile player for Brian Flores’ defense. There is concern about where Johnson’s true position would be in the NFL. He’s a well-polished player with great size, but questions remain about his ability to play cornerback. If the Vikings draft Johnson, he’ll need some coaching but could develop into a good starting cornerback.
