2018 NFL Draft: Where does Oklahoma State star Mason Rudolph fit?

2. Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings were a game away from making it to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1976. Minnesota achieved that success with a revolving door of quarterbacks, including pending free agents Sam Bradford and Case Keenum.

Teddy Bridgewater may still be the answer for the Vikings, but if it’s determined that he isn’t, Mason Rudolph could be an excellent long-term fit.

The Vikings boast the best defense in the NFL, as evidenced by their No. 1 rankings in both points and yards allowed per game. It should sustain that success moving forward, as Mike Zimmer is one of the best coaches in the league today.

Playing with an elite defense would make the game significantly easier for Randolph to manage, and having strong offensive weapons would be the same.

Dalvin Cook looked like a star before the injury, and should return to form at running back in 2017. In the receiving corps, Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen balance explosive playmaking with a sense of reliability, and Kyle Rudolph is a trustworthy and productive tight end.

Randolph may take time to develop into the player whom Minnesota wants him to be, but he has the prototypical size and throwing ability to be the guy.