Late in draft, Vikings bolster lines, grab tight end, wide receiver - TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
It was appropriate Saturday that the Vikings brought in hall of fame guard Randall McDaniel to help with the final day of the draft. The Vikings drafted three with their final seven picks. However, both he and Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said it's not a big deal. "I have no concern with the so-called injury, and I'm ready to get to work,'' Clemmings said. McDaniel, who starred for the Vikings from 1988-99, was featured on the NFL Network broadcast before Clemmings was selected. In the sixth round, the Vikings took Oklahoma tackle Tyrus Thompson, and in the seventh they selected Alabama tackle Austin Shepherd, although Spielman said he will play guard in the NFL. "Looking at our board, there were some good offensive linemen that we knew were going to be sitting there,'' Spielman said. "We graded (Clemmings) a lot higher than what we were able to draft him. There were a lot of good offensive linemen, especially in the third day, and we were able to add a lot of value for those guys that we brought in. ''. The Vikings earlier this year released starting left guard Charlie Johnson and didn't bring back... Still, it doesn't look as if the Vikings drafted a player ready to step in for. Source: www.twincities.com
