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.

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 Minnesota Vikings were sold on Donovan Jackson in the first round after seeing his selfless decision to move to left tackle. He was the first of five selections made this weekend.