With its first pick in the sixth round (187th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have selected John Sullivan of Greenwich.

The situation is ideal for Sullivan, as the only center on Minnesota’s roster is 10th year veteran Matt Birk. The Vikings will most likely have Sullivan learn from Birk, who may soon be retiring.

More to come on this developing story, including analysis and interviews.

Starting with:

Sullivan’s post-draft conference call.

And Vikings head coach Brad Childress’s post-draft press conference.