The Vikings went big on Thursday night, in more ways than one. Their selection of giant Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick in this year's draft comes with major risk and massive upside. Banks has a rare combination of size and athleticism, but his recent history of foot injuries makes this pick a real gamble.

We made our instant grade when the pick happened. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Rob Brzezinski have explained why Banks was their pick . Now let's see what various national draft analysts think of the selection by rounding up some grades from across the internet. Spoiler alert: Opinions are varied.

Of course, only time will tell if the Vikings made the right choice.…