Minnesota Vikings 2023 NFL Draft Day 2 Live Blog: Updates, Pick Tracker, Analysis

Follow along here during Day 2 of the NFL draft. Two rounds, 71 picks. Let's go!

Will Ragatz | Apr 28, 2023

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The 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City is back for Day 2, which comprises the second and third rounds. After 31 picks were made in first round on Thursday night, there will be 71 total selections on Friday night. But don't worry, teams have seven minutes to pick in round two and five minutes in round three, down from ten minutes in the first round.

The Vikings stayed put at 23 last night, selecting USC wide receiver Jordan Addison to pair with Justin Jefferson in Kevin O'Connell's offense. Because they traded their second-rounder to the Lions in the T.J. Hockenson deal, they're only scheduled to have one pick tonight — No. 87 overall in the third round.

But that doesn't mean they'll stay put at 87 and make that pick. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could get an urge to move up from 87, perhaps dipping into next year's draft capital to do so. Or he could trade back from 87 and add some quantity to the Vikings' arsenal.

As always, the draft can be watched on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. Follow along below for Vikings-centric updates and analysis throughout the evening.

Live updates

10:09 p.m. — The Vikings selected USC CB Mekhi Blackmon at 102. That's a wrap on the night. Here's the initial story on the Blackmon pick.

10:04 p.m. — The 49ers just took a kicker at No. 99, Michigan's Jake Moody.

9:50 p.m. — Georgia TE Darnell Washington finally went at 93 to the Steelers after falling due to medical concerns.

9:25 p.m. — Vikings trade! Minnesota sent pick 87 to the 49ers for picks 102 (the last pick of the third round), 164 (fifth round), and 222 (seventh).

9:00 p.m. — The Packers have taken another tight end, South Dakota State's Tucker Kraft. That's two today.

8:46 p.m. — The Giants traded up to take Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt.

8:29 p.m. — Two notable picks just now: Drew Sanders to the Broncos and Hendon Hooker to the Lions.

8:10 p.m. — The second round has come to a close with the Broncos taking WR Marvin Mims. Still plenty of interesting prospects on the board as round 3 begins.

7:47 p.m. — Cornerbacks are going off the board. The Bears took Tyrique Stevenson and the Dolphins took Cam Smith. Still about 30 picks until the Vikings are on the clock.

7:27 p.m. — The Packers, after trading down twice, take Michigan State WR Jayden Reed, giving Jordan Love another weapon. Other recent picks include Keeanu Benton, Cody Mauch, Keion White, and Julius Brents.

7:10 p.m. — The Lions traded with the Packers, moving up from 48 to 45 to take Alabama safety/Swiss Army knife DB Brian Branch. He was talked about as a potential first-round pick.

7:00 p.m. — The Packers just took Oregon State TE Luke Musgrave at 42. Another top tight end prospect joining the NFC North.

6:40 p.m. — Lots of tight ends and linemen going early in the second. TE Michael Mayer, OL Steve Avila and Matthew Bergeron, and DL Derick Hall are the most recent picks. Brian Branch is still on the board.

6:26 p.m. — Another interesting pick for the Lions, who take Iowa TE Sam LaPorta at 34. That's a running back, linebacker, and tight end for Detroit.

6:20 p.m. — The Titans moved up from 41 to 33 to take Will Levis, finally stopping his slide. Tennessee gets their QB.

6:14 p.m. — The Steelers get things started by taking Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. at 32. His dad played for the Steelers in the early 2000s, so it's a cool story.

Vikings draft selections

First round, No. 23: Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Third round, No. 87
Fourth round, No. 119
Fifth round, No. 158
Sixth round, No. 211

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Published Apr 28, 2023

WILL RAGATZ