2027 NFL Draft: Vikings projected to land breakout SEC defender

The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. next year. In that draft, the Vikings still have their first-round pick, but a lot could happen in the next 9 months. Before then, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through th

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The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. next year. In that draft, the Vikings still have their first-round pick, but a lot could happen in the next 9 months. Before then, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through the draft in a class that many are saying could be one of generational wealth.

CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson recently released the latest 2027 NFL mock draft of the cycle, which has the team going with a new defensive addition in one of the top safeties, Ty Benefield.

Wilson explains the Benefield pick, writing, "Harrison Smith returning for another year is a fun story, but Benefield brings some Brian Flores-level physicality to the position along with deep-range

coverage traits."

The team is going to be mocked for having several safeties between now and April, but Benefield is one of my favorites. He just seems to be more of what the Vikings look for, with the natural instincts and run-stuffing ability.

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