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Vikings focus on 2012 NFL draft

The Vikings are set to pick third in April's NFL draft. The Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams pick before Minnesota. Cleveland and Tampa Bay will follow the Vikings. Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck is considered an overall top prospect. The Vikings (3-13) finished their miserable season Sunday, matching their worst record in franchise history.
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The Vikings are set to pick third in April's NFL draft. The Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams pick before Minnesota. Cleveland and Tampa Bay will follow the Vikings. Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck is considered an overall top prospect. The Vikings (3-13) finished their miserable season Sunday, matching their worst record in franchise history.

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