With The First Pick
Fansided

Predicting the Vikings’ 53-man roster

By Nicholas Perlich

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 23: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings look to pass in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Minnesota Vikings won 27 - 9. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 23: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings look to pass in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Minnesota Vikings won 27 - 9. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Xavier Rhodes #29 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to his penalty during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Xavier Rhodes #29 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to his penalty during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Cornerbacks

  • Xavier Rhodes
  • Trae Waynes
  • Mike Hughes
  • Mackensie Alexander
  • Bene’ Benwikere
  • Kris Boyd

Xavier Rhodes struggled with injuries and penalties last season. I expect him to bounce back and return to being one of the better cornerbacks in the NFL. Waynes has developed into a good option opposite of Rhodes. Hughes and Alexander are two talented young players who provide depth and versatility to play inside or outside. Benwikere is a veteran who adds even more solid depth. Kris Boyd is a physical seventh-round pick who can also help on Special Teams.

Player to watch: Craig James

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