Vikings Scout Buckeyes' Defense at Pro Day

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the league meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Minnesota Viking sent three assistant coaches to Ohio State's pro day this week. That group included two senior assistants and defensive run game coordinator, Ryan Nielsen. It's a clear sign of interest in the Buckeyes talent ahead of the NFL draft. Ohio State boasted the best defense in college football last season, packed with top prospects. The Viking skips sending head coach Kevin O'Connell, defensive coordinator Brian Flores, or personnel director Robert Zinsky, but the presence of. Those key assistants still carries weight. Analysts point to this as the team scouting upgrades for Flores' aggressive scheme. Viking spans are buzzing about potential fits from that strong Buckeyes secondary, especially with the 18th overall pick looming. Players like safety Caleb Downs or Edge, Russia, Kate, and McDonald could be targets, perhaps even prompting a trade-up. Cornerback Davis and Igbeno Sun stands out too, with his man-covered skills and experience

1:03that match with Flores prioritizes. This move underscores the Vikings' focus on defensive reinforcements, setting the stage for big decisions when the draft kicks off next month.