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

The long-awaited wait is finally over now that the Minnesota Vikings selected Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson with the 24th overall pick in the first round. To say the pick came as a shock would be an understatement, considering the Vikings entered the three-day selection process with just four picks in total.

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.