Note: Until the 2017 NFL Draft starting April 27, we’ll take an exclusive look at the Vikings’ draft. We’ll combine some positions in order to address as many areas as possible. Check for a new post each day. Whether or not the Vikings maintain a top-five pass defense may hinge on if two promising young cornerbacks, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander, are able to seize and handle starting roles. Alexander, taken 54th overall last year, showed room for improvement in a turbulent 68 rookie snaps that included two flags for illegal contact.