The Godfather of NFL mock drafts stays consistent with his Minnesota Vikings with an overused explanation
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ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has consistently predicted that the Minnesota Vikings will draft Oregon Ducks safety Dillon Thieneman in his mock drafts. However, the reasoning behind this prediction, citing uncertainty around Harrison Smith's status, has been deemed lazy and unconvincing.
Mel Kiper Jr., known as the Godfather of NFL mock drafts, has consistently predicted that the Minnesota Vikings will draft Oregon Ducks safety Dillon Thieneman. In his final mock draft, Kiper again selected Thieneman, despite uncertainty around Harrison Smith's status. The Vikings need to plan for the future at safety, and defensive coordinator Brian Flores could utilize Thieneman to create havoc. However, the comparison between Thieneman and Smith is considered lazy, as their playstyles differ. Thieneman is best suited to play from the roof and crash downhill in the running game, a role not typically used in Flores' defense. Thieneman remains the most popular pick for the Vikings, but this prediction is questioned due to the differing roles.
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