The Vikings could have traded down in Round 1, but they didn't want to risk missing out on Jackson, who could step in as an early starter.

He switched positions in the middle of last season, moving from left guard to left tackle. “It doesn’t matter what my goals are,” Jackson said. “As long as the team wins

The Minnesota Vikings had Donovan Jackson on their radar last year when he was considering entering the NFL draft, before he opted to return to Ohio State for his senior season. Their interest in the 6-foot-4,