With the 32nd pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Vikings selected Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater . Minnesota acquired the pick from Seattle.
Once considered a consensus top pick, Bridgewater's stock fell in the eyes of scouts after further evaluation of his lean body type and all the hits he took in college. He also struggled with his accuracy on his Pro Day, making teams wonder why he wasn't good when he had so much time to prepare. But he's got an arm, throwing for 9,370 yards, completing 68 pct. of his passes and scoring 74 total touchdowns over three seasons (38 games) with the Cardinals.
Bridgewater should at least compete for the starting job in training camp with Matt Cassel.
The Vikings dealt their second-round pick, 40th overall, and their fourth-round pick, 108th overall to the Seahawks for Bridgewater. The Vikings have made five selections in the first round over the last two years.