EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings selected running back Alexander Mattison with the final pick in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night after making four trades in the round to acquire more draft picks.
The 5-foot-11, 221-pound Mattison played three seasons at Boise State and rushed for 2,829 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns.
Last season as a junior, he led the Mountain West Conference with 17 rushing touchdowns.
Mattison considers his versatility among his strengths at running back.
"I think I also am a smart football player. I feel like I make great decisions while I am out there on the field. I play very instinctive. Along with that, that versatility kind of pays off and I think that makes me the back that I am," he said during a conference call with media on Friday night.
The Vikings will have nine picks in the final four rounds of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
