Vikings bolster secondary with Lewis Cine at No. 32 overall

The Minnesota Vikings selected Georgia safety Lewis Cine in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 32 overall.

Minnesota entered the first round in this year's draft with the 12th overall pick, but the team traded that selection to the Detroit Lions in exchange for multiple selections.

Cine is coming off a career year at Georgia. He amassed 73 tackles, nine pass breakups, and one interception last year while helping the Bulldogs win the national title.

Scouting profile: Lewis Cine

Cine may not look the part, but he uses his entire 199-pound frame when he explodes into tackles. A walking dynamite stick, the Georgia prospect shines when coming downhill. He did a terrific job filling in against the run last season, and that should continue at the next level. He's still rough around the edges in coverage, likely meaning he won't get any single-high looks anytime soon, but Cine will still be a valuable secondary partner. A tone-setter against the run with the ability to play in the slot in a pinch, Cine has the athleticism and toughness to be a longtime starter.