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The Minnesota Vikings drafted Clemson defensive back Mackensie Alexander with the 54th overall pick in the second round on Friday, giving coach Mike Zimmer another young player in the secondary to mold into an impact player. Zimmer has long had a reputation for developing defensive backs, and the Vikings could use some depth there with 37-year-old Terence Newman set to be the oldest defensive player in the NFL next season and Trae Waynes coming off of a rookie season in which he spent most of his time on special teams. The 5-foot-10 Alexander doesn't fit the profile that Zimmer normally prefers in his cornerbacks.
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