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Vikings’ second pick is Florida State CB Xavier Rhodes

Published April 25, 2013 06:54 PM
Xavier Rhodes

Former Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes catches a pass during an agility drill at pro day at Florida State University Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

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For the second time tonight, the Minnesota Vikings have added a defensive player who should start from Week One.

First Minnesota drafted defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd with the 23rd overall pick, and now the Vikings have drafted Xavier Rhodes, a cornerback from Florida State, with the 25th overall pick.

After saying goodbye to veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield, the Vikings wanted to add a youngster at the position. Rhodes is a solid choice who should be able to start as a rookie.

There was talk that Minnesota was high on Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o, but Te’o remains unpicked. Instead, the Vikings have gone with Floyd and Rhodes.