Veteran Harrison Smith decided to return for his 14th season, but the Vikings need to start grooming Smith’s heir apparent. Emmanwori is regarded as the top safety in the draft. His 88 tackles led South Carolina last season. He also produced four interceptions.

Two-way Colorado Buffaloes superstar Travis Hunter is dead set on playing both cornerback and wide receiver in the pros. He recently told our Garrett Podell that he would rather retire than only play one of the two positions.

Everything seems to be clear in a team that has several needs, but would solve many of its problems by recruiting the Colorado player. For the past few years, the real intrigue about how the rest of the first round of the NFL Draft will play out doesn't arise until at least the third or fourth pick.