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Perfect Pairs: Ideal top two draft picks for Minnesota Vikings

The Move The Sticks podcast is identifying "Perfect Pairs" -- the ideal top two picks -- for each NFL team leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft, which will be held April 27-29 in Philadelphia. NFL.com analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks will unveil a new set of picks for each division over the next several weeks, continuing with the NFC North.

NOTE: Click through the tabs above to see the Perfect Pairs for each NFC North team.

Minnesota Vikings

Perfect draft pair: Florida S Marcus Maye (Round 2, pick 48); Pittsburgh G Dorian Johnson (Round 3, pick 79)

Jeremiah on Maye: I'm starting to hear some buzz about Maye moving up the board. He's a physical tone-setter in the secondary. I love the energy he brings to the field.

Brooks on Johnson: The Vikings still need a guard to shore up their offensive line. Johnson is a mauler who does a great job of moving people off the ball. The Vikings are at their best when they can run the ball when they want, and Johnson can help in that effort. He can also help keep Sam Bradford upright.

On the Move the Sticks podcast, former NFL scouts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest news and action around the league from a scout's perspective, alongside NFL player personnel executives.