Minnesota Vikings

NFL Draft: Vikings Trade For Third First Round Pick, Take Vols' Patterson

The Minnesota Vikings became the first team since 2001 St. Louis Rams to hold three first round picks in the NFL Draft after acquiring the No. 29 pick from the New England Patriots on Thursday. The Vikings selected Tennessee standout wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, shortly after selecting Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd at the No. 23 spot and Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes at 25.