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

Minnesota took Donovan Jackson with the 24th overall pick, plugging him in as the last piece of its offseason overhaul of the interior offensive line.

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.