Ray Edwards is likely to leave via free agency but the Vikings have Brian Robison and Everson Griffin and I believe Robison is perfectly capable of filling Edwards’ shoes and will probably be more productive. I do not, therefore, think the Vikings will pick a defensive end high in the draft. If they do, I think it will likely be in the sixth or seventh round. Nevertheless, the following are the top five defensive ends in the 2011 NFL draft, according to DraftCountdown.com.
ROBERT QUINN
Robert Quinn – North Carolina #42, 6’5″, 270 lbs., 4.65 40 yard dash. College Bio.
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Da’QUAN BOWERS
Da’Quan Bowers – Clemson #93, 6’4″, 275 lbs., 4.65 40 yard dash. College Bio.
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ALDON SMITH
Aldon Smith – Missouri #85, 6’5″, 260 lbs., 4.70 40 yard dash. College Bio.
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ADRIAN CLAYBORN
Adrian Clayborn – Iowa #94, 6’4″, 285 lbs., 4.75 40 yard dash. College Bio.
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RYAN KERRIGAN
Ryan Kerrigan – Purdue #94, 6’4″, 263 lbs., 4.80 40 yard dash. College Bio.
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