The Minnesota Vikings traded up with the Jacksonville Jaguars to select Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 17 overall.
The Vikings sent their 23rd overall pick, a fifth-round pick (No. 157), a 2025 third-round selection, and a 2025 fourth-round pick to move up.
Minnesota also traded up earlier in the first round to take quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Turner recorded 10 sacks in 2023 for Alabama.
Pre-draft profile
Turner's elite athleticism and long arms will be a nightmare for tackles to contend with from the jump. He's explosive getting off the snap and challenges blockers with impressive speed to power. However, he can be a bit too reliant on that plan of attack. Developing more initial moves and counters will keep him from being stymied. Turner already boasts a great understanding of pursuit angles, and further developing his repertoire of moves will give him more opportunities to flex that strength and bring down quarterbacks and ball carriers alike. The 21-year-old has a solid anchor in the run game, but he's inconsistent when targeted by bigger blockers or move blocks that arrive with more force. Getting a lower base and attacking with more urgency will earn him more snaps and allow him to leverage his rare traits.
