Critical success

The early reviews are in on the NFL draft and the Vikings earned high marks.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. awarded the Purple a B-plus, tied with Cleveland and San Francisco for the highest grade he gave any team.

Sports Illustrated's Paul (Dr. Z) Zimmerman gave the Vikings a B and they had the top draft in the NFC North based on a consensus of nine post-draft report cards compiled by ESPN.com.