NFL Draft

The first round of the 2015 NFL Draft was completed on Thursday night in Chicago. There were no huge surprises, but we did learn a few things from the night’s activities.

After picking up Anthony Barr, Teddy Bridgewater, Scott Crichton and Jerik McKinnon in the first two days of the NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings added six players during day three.

Donovan McNabb hasn't seen game action on an NFL field since 2011, but he hasn't lost his competitive edge. The six-time Pro Bowl quarterback was in New York City on Tuesday to participate in the Wild Turkey American Honey Bar-sity Athletics kickball game against a team captained by Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte ...

The Granite City Cafe held their annual mock draft from 1-2pm Thursday. Hosts Jay Caldwell and Lee Voss along with John Tuvey (thehuddle.com) and Eric Fowler (college football reporter) conducted the mock draft. Listen for NFL draft coverage from 6:30-9pm on AM 1390-the Fan Thursday night.

The Vikings have been awarded 2 4th round compensatory picks in this April's NFL Draft. The picks are 128th and 134th overall. The picks were expected by the Vikings but were announced Monday. These compensatory picks are awarded to teams with a net loss of unrestricted free agents, determined by a formula based on salary, playing time and postseason honors.

Vikings fans have moved on and are now focusing on the upcoming NFL draft.

The first round of the NFL draft is tonight and the Vikings hold the 12th overall pick. Carolina will select first and is expected to take Auburn quarterback Cam Newton. Vikings Vice President of Player Personnel Rick Spielman says the Vikings are more likely to trade down than trade up but they may keep that pick and make a selection.