Audie Cole Highlights
With the third pick of the seventh round (210th overall), the Vikings chose North Carolina State linebacker Audie Cole.
Blair Walsh Highlights
With the fifth pick of the sixth round (175th overall), the Vikings took Georgia kicker Blair Walsh.
Robert Blanton Highlights
With the fourth pick in the fifth round, a pick they got from the Browns, the Vikings drafted Notre Dame cornerback Robert Blanton.
Greg Childs Highlights
With the 39th pick of the fourth round (134 overall), the Vikings chose Arkansas receiver Greg Childs.
Rhett Ellison Highlights
With the 33rd pick of the fourth round (128th overall), the Vikings added another tight end to the roster with USC’s Rhett Ellison.
Jarius Wright Highlights
With the 23rd pick of the fourth round and the 118th overall, the Vikings took Arkansas wide receiver Jarius Wright.
Josh Robinson Highlights
The Vikings picked Central Florida cornerback Josh Robinson in the third round with the 66th overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft.
Harrison Smith Highlights
The Vikings gave the Baltimore Ravens their second round and a fourth round pick to move back into the first round to take Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith.
Matt Kalil Highlights
The Vikings traded the third overall pick in the draft to Cleveland to move down one slot and still get the guy they wanted all along, USC tackle Matt Kalil.
My Favorite Sports Moment: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run
David Erickson’s favorite sports moment was the ability to see the effect Hank Aaron’s 715th home run had on his African American friend’s family.