Carolina Panthers Draft: 4 possible trade down partners

Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings would have to move up from No. 22, which seems like a stretch. However, they have 12 selections to utilize in 2020, which could put them to good use if they identify a top-end prospect that could benefit their roster.

They have bet their immediate future on quarterback Kirk Cousins getting them over the hump and to a Super Bowl. They lost a number of seasoned veterans in free agency and also traded troublesome wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills.

This has left the Vikings needing to fill some holes. The most notable position is a cornerback and they are reportedly high on Florida prospect CJ Henderson and might be willing to move up and take him if the price is right.

Such a large leap up the first round is going to come with some serious sacrifices. The Panthers might only be willing to accept somewhere in the region of four to five picks to make such a commitment.

If the Vikings are all-in on winning right now, then a gamble such as this is not out of the realms of possibility. They will have to be sure they are getting an elite talent. But making bold moves like this is something that they have done throughout history with mixed success.