Fifth round: No. 136 overall
Acquired with Nos. 27 and 91 from Baltimore in exchange for No. 24.
Brashard Smith, RB, SMU. The Vikings brought the 5-10 speedster in for a top-30 visit, after he ran for 1,332 yards and 14 touchdowns following his transfer from Miami last season. He switched positions from receiver to running back at SMU and ran a 4.39 40 at the combine; he could join Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason as a big-play option in the backfield.
Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska. Robinson posted seven sacks last year at Nebraska, largely as a product of his hustle and strong hands. He’s not the longest-armed tackle, but he makes up for some of his stocky build with his physical playing style.
R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson. Mickens’ father, Ray, was a 10-year NFL cornerback who intercepted 11 passes in 146 games; the younger Mickens showed strong instincts as a coverage safety at Clemson, before running a 4.49 40 at the combine. He’s built better to be a deep safety than an in-the-box force.
Fifth round: No. 139 overall
Kaimon Rucker, OLB, North Carolina. Rucker is only 6-2, which might lead teams to shy away from him as an edge rusher, but he posted a pass rush win rate of 18.6%, according to Pro Football Focus. His size and struggles against the run mean he’d likely be a pass rush specialist in the NFL, but after losing Pat Jones II in free agency, the Vikings could use some pass rush depth.
