I didn’t think “Trader Rick” would be happy with “only” six picks in the final day of the NFL 2015 draft…

Round 4 (110) – T.J. Clemmings, Tackle, Pittsburgh. After three straight defensive picks, the Vikings finally address their offensive line concerns. At the Pioneer Press, Chris Tomasson has this to report on Clemmings:

The 6-foot-6, 315-pound Clemmings had projected by some to go in the first round but he dropped because of some medical issues. It’s not a high-risk pick by the Vikings, who have six picks on the third day of the draft.

It was appropriate Vikings Hall of Fame offensive lineman Randall McDaniel played a role in the pick on NFL Network. At the site of the new stadium that will open next year, McDaniel introduced construction foreman Lesley Singer, who announced the pick.

Clemmings, who was a second-team All-American as a senior and played in the Senior Bowl, has been projected as an NFL right tackle. However, he has the ability to play other positions on the line.

Round 5 (137) – Traded (from Buccaneers to Bills, to the Vikings, then to Atlanta) That’s a well-travelled draft pick.

The fanbase were starting to get a bit concerned that the Vikings seemed to be ignoring the other side of the ball with all the defensive players they’d selected so far:

And their concerns were somewhat allayed as the Vikings went on to their next pick:

Round 5 (143) – (from Lions) – MyCole Pruitt, TE, Southern Illinois. At The Viking Age, Dan Zinski doesn’t sound convinced that Pruitt was a good choice at this spot:

Combine watchers may remember the numbers Pruitt put up at that particular event. Pruitt was a top performer among tight ends at the 40 (4.58), the vertical (38), the broad jump (118), the 20-yard shuttle (4.37) and the 60-yard shuttle (11.85).

NFL.com’s scouting report noted this about Pruitt:

The production is impressive. It warrants attention and accolades, but the tape shows an alarming inconsistency of effort and competitive fire. Pruitt won’t be considered a plus athlete for the position by NFL standards, so he must crank up the motor and keep it running — especially when asked to block since that might be his way onto a team.

Pruitt is not huge for a tight end at 6-2, 251 pounds and you really can’t make a big deal about his college production given the quality of competition he faced in the Missouri Valley Conference.

There’s clearly talent here, but there are also big-time concerns about Pruitt’s effort level and his route-running. The Vikings are hoping the light comes on for Pruitt, otherwise they may have just wasted a fifth round pick on a Turd McMuffin.

Round 5 (146) – (from Falcons) – Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland. The toughest thing for Diggs may be the lingering attachment the Vikings fanbase had to the idea of re-uniting Teddy Bridgewater with his college team-mate DeVante Parker. Diggs was the only wide receiver taken by the Vikings in this draft, and Viking Territory‘s Adam Warwas has this to say about him:

The Vikings finally opted for a wide receiver in the 2015 NFL Draft after disappointing a great many fans by passing on DeVante Parker in the first round.

The receiver they selected in the fifth round with the 146th pick was Maryland wide out Stefon Diggs.

His size of 6′ 0″ and 195 pounds, combined with his strength, is one of the biggest knocks on the kid. However, he projects as a YAC-specialist in the slot and could provide plenty of potential on special teams. He is known for solid route running, good fundamentals, and an ability to gain separation and then do his best work after the catch.

Injuries are a concern with Diggs and he was also suspended for one game after a pre-game altercation against Penn State.

Round 6 (185) – (from Falcons) – Tyrus Thompson, OT/OG, Oklahoma. Here’s ESPN‘s Ben Goessling on Thompson:

The Vikings have made a point to add depth at tackle after a disappointing year from Matt Kalil in 2014, and in Thompson they added a player who has experience on both the right and left sides of the line. At 6-foot-5 and 324 pounds, Thompson has the stature to play in the NFL and moves fairly well for his size. It remains to be seen whether he’ll play with the necessary edge to succeed, but in the sixth round, he’s worth a look. […] Married with a son and daughter, Thompson was waiting to get drafted so he’d be able to support his family; his wife, Olivia, had been working at a 7-Eleven to make ends meet while Thompson was still playing in college. According to the Tulsa World, Thompson’s agent, Ken Sarnoff, provided some financial assistance once Thompson was no longer bound by NCAA rules.

Round 6 (193) – (from Chiefs) – B.J. DuBose, DT/DE, Louisville. At 1500ESPN, Andrew Krammer gives us his views on the player:

Dubose (6’4″, 286 pounds) earned All-ACC honorable mention after starting 13 games as a redshirt senior for the Louisville Cardinals. He played both end and tackle in college. He was a three-star recruit out of Northeast High School in south Florida, ranking 24th in the nation among defensive end prospects by Rivals. As a teenager, Dubose said he participated in a 7-on-7 game with Bridgewater, also from a south Florida high school, and even caught some passes from him as a tight end.

Dubose’s 26 bench reps of 225 pounds at the NFL scouting combine were some of the most among all DL prospects. He didn’t workout for the Vikings individually, but was one of 30 prospects to visit Winter Park in April.

“I was very comfortable around them and I felt I fit their scheme,” Dubose said. “Playing the five technique and the four down front, especially versus the run setting the edge and then also having the ability to bump down on the inside and rush the passer on 3rd down.”

Dubose appeared in 44 games over four years for Louisville, tallying eight sacks and two pass deflections.

Round 7 (228) – Austin Shepherd, OL, Alabama. Here’s the immediate reaction from Adam Warwas:

With the 228th selection in the 2015 NFL Draft, their first of the seventh round, the Vikings selected another offensive lineman.

Alabama tackle Austin Shepherd out of Alabama joins T.J. Clemmings and Tyrus Thompson as an apparent effort to bolster the offensive line in the later hours of the 2015 NFL Draft.

At 6′ 4″ and 325 pounds, Shepherd was a two year starter in college, replacing D.J. Fluker. His somewhat limited athletic ability means he will likely slide inside and be a potential contributor at the guard position.

Round 7 (232) – (from 49ers through Dolphins) – Edmond Robinson, LB, Newberry. His NFL.com profile says this about him:

STRENGTHS Freakishly long with a frame that could easily add much more weight and muscle. Played over tight end against run teams, matched up on slot receivers and even rotated back to safety on a couple of snaps. Good initial quickness and ability to engulf his targets when tackling. Good pursuit laterally.

WEAKNESSES Looks like a praying mantis on tape — almost all legs. Excelled but didn’t dominate against lower level of competition. Play strength is nowhere near ready as a linebacker prospect. Needs weight work and mass and needs to learn to use his length to keep blockers off of him.