3-year analysis: Grading the Vikings’ 2016 draft

The Minnesota Vikings took some chances during the 2016 draft.

A few of them didn’t pan out.

Among them: A star receiver, a relative unknown from Germany and an athletic guard.

Fortunately, general manager Rick Spielman made up for some it with a few crafty picks late in the draft, and a quality cornerback to add to head coach Mike Zimmer’s standout defense.

Almost three years later, we’re taking a look back at the Vikings’ class of 2016. (Also see: 5-year draft grades)