Surprise Quarterback Traded Up by Vikings in CBS Sports Mock Draft

In a shocking turn of events, a new mock draft from CBS Sports’ R.J. White has thrown the NFL draft predictions into chaos, especially for the Minnesota Vikings. The mock draft predicts that the top four quarterbacks will be off the board by the time the Vikings are on the clock, forcing them to make a bold move.

According to White’s mock draft, the Vikings miss out on Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, and Jayden Daniels, who are all selected in the top four picks. Instead of waiting for Michael Penix Jr. or Bo Nix to fall to them at picks 11 or 23, the Vikings decide to trade up to the eighth pick to secure Penix.

This move would be a risky one for the Vikings, as they would be giving up their 2025 second-rounder to move up for the fifth quarterback in the draft. Many analysts have given Penix a Day 2 grade due to his age, injury history, and inconsistent tape, despite his arm talent.

It remains to be seen if this bold move pays off for the Vikings, but it certainly adds an element of unpredictability to their draft strategy. Fans will have to wait and see how the draft unfolds to find out if the Vikings’ gamble on Penix will be worth it. Stay tuned for more updates on the Vikings’ draft plans as the offseason progresses.