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Follow the final steps of Matt Kalil‘s draft journey, from NFL draft week in New York City to becoming the first-round pick of the Vikings. Read →

Matt Kalil arrives in the Twin Cities. Before he gets to meet his new head coach — Leslie Frazier — and fellow first-round draft choice — Harrison Smith, the 2012 NFL Draft‘s No. 4 overall pick checks out the Mall of America and gets a nice cheer from fans at a local sports bar. Read →

Head into the green room at the 2012 NFL Draft with the new member of the Minnesota Vikings, Matt Kalil. Experience his memorable draft night first-hand. Read →

After trading down to the No. 4 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft the Minnesota Vikings selected Matt Kalil. Read →

Matt Kalil prepares for the 2012 NFL Draft by joking around in his hotel room with family and Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin. Read →

The mist outside didn’t stop the red carpet portion of the 2012 NFL Draft festivities from going on. NFL.com’s Dan Hanzus caught up to USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil, looking healthy despite the strep throat he came down with this week. Read →

Sorting through the draft-day headlines, here is what is being said about Justin Blackmon and Matt Kalil … Read →

Matt Kalil spends his Wednesday all around New York City, including at a Play 60 event, the New York Stock Exchange and Radio City Music Hall, where he’ll hear his name called Thursday night during the NFL draft. Read →

Matt Kalil spends his Wednesday morning in New York City playing football with some of the city’s youth as part of the NFL Play 60 youth festival. Read →

Vikings general manager Rick Spielman understands not every call is legitimate, but inquiries about Minnesota’s No. 3 pick are on the uptick. Are the Vikings in a situation where they can’t afford to pass on Matt Kalil? Read →