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Trading down from 24 feels inevitable for Vikings in this NFL draft
In those mock drafts, the Vikings hold the No. 24 pick, which they typically use to select some defensive tackle or offensive lineman or defensive back. They're interesting exercises that help paint the picture of who might be available at that draft slot, and we'll continue covering notable ones here at Vikings On SI.
3 NFL Draft prospects the Minnesota Vikings should target in round 1
The NFL Draft is fast approaching, and the Minnesota Vikings have several needs on both sides. Here are some top-end players that the team should target if they keep their first-round pick.
Vikings get DL help in latest 2025 NFL mock draft from The 33rd Team
Much has been made about the Minnesota Vikings’ defense over the past two seasons. And for good reason. The defense was the main reason for the Vikings being in playoff contention as long as
Can Vikings keep winning without succeeding in NFL draft?
Since hiring general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in 2022, the Minnesota Vikings have compiled the NFL's sixth-best winning percentage -- almost exclusively with players drafted by his predecessor or other teams.
Vikings Get Good News Ahead of NFL Draft
The Vikings get a needed boost to their draft stock with the expectation they'll receive a third-round pick for Kirk Cousins' departure.
NFL Mock Draft: Vikings full 2025 projection after trading away most of their picks
The Vikings' interesting offseason will see them facing an uphill battle as it pertains to the 2025 NFL Draft.
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Minnesota Vikings select J.J. McCarthy at No. 11
Minnesota Vikings select J.J. McCarthy at No. 11
RandBall: End of Vikings’ season reinforced need for more help from draft
Upon reading colleague Andrew Krammer’s story about how the Vikings were the oldest team in the NFL and fielded the oldest defense in the playoffs last season, I started to make a mental list of all their recent draft picks who ended the season as starters on offense or defense.
The Minnesota Vikings HAVE TO look at this DB in the 2025 NFL Draft!
Tyler Forness discusses why the Minnesota Vikings need to target Louisville Cardinals DB Quincy Riley in the 2025 NFL Draft!
Vikings’ 10-step offseason plan: Roster cuts, free-agent signings and a draft strategy
The Vikings have 20 meaningful contributors from 2024 who are set to become free agents. Here's our plan for staying ...
National Champion defensive player named NFL Draft fit for Vikings by PFF
The 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings was surprisingly successful, even if it ended on a sour note. At the start of the season, most analysts and football fans wouldn’t have predicted a ...
Assessing insider speculation on Vikings’ future with Sam Darnold
That's the premise of an interesting recent article from ESPN's Ben Solak, who dove into the Darnold decision and how it'll impact QB movement this year. The whole thing is worth reading, but let's ...
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The Vikings Neglected Something Kansas City and Philly Prioritized
The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best regular-season teams in the league. They consistently delivered on high-leverage plays with a high-risk ...
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Vikings Trade Scenario Moves $21 Million QB as Major Need Looms
The Minnesota Vikings face a quarterback conundrum ... organic way he’s learning how to play quarterback in the National Football League,” O’Connell told reporters in August after announcing ...
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Former Vikings GM is back in the National Football League in most unique way possible
The Minnesota Vikings chose ... being transitioned to another part of the Vikings' front office instead. Since then, Spielman has been out of the league, instead choosing to work with both CBS ...