The Vikings traded away three of their draft picks in 2013 to which team?

The Vikings traded their 2013 draft picks to the New England Patriots.

The deal took place during the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Minnesota sent New England four selections—its second-round pick at No. 52, third-round pick at No. 83, fourth-round pick at No. 102 and seventh-round pick at No. 229—in exchange for the Patriots’ No. 29 overall selection.

The Vikings used that first-round pick to select Cordarrelle Patterson, a dynamic wide receiver and return specialist from Tennessee. Patterson became known for his explosive kickoff returns, versatility and ability to contribute as a runner as well as a receiver.

The Patriots used the acquired selections on players including Jamie Collins, Logan Ryan and Josh Boyce. The trade is sometimes summarized as Minnesota giving up “three picks,” but the full transaction involved four draft choices. That wording issue does not change the team answer: New England Patriots was the destination of the Vikings’ traded picks.