The draft is fast approaching, and I’m on record with my opinion that trading down from 18th overall could be the smart move for the Minnesota Vikings this year. Who are the best options in the Vikings draft that could be available later in the first round if acting general manager Rob Brzezinski does pull the trigger […]
Speedy Viking Is Coming for a Bigger Role in 2026
It felt like the Minnesota Vikings found a revelation in 2025 with return man Myles Price. But did you ever wonder why the speedster barely played on offense? Well, Price wants to change that. Minnesota still needs WR depth, and Price has at least earned a longer look. Needing more WR oomph in 2026, Minnesota […]
Bleacher Report Trashes Vikings’ QB Plan
Just when Minnesota Vikings fans expressed the utmost enthusiasm that Kyler Murray entered the mix at quarterback, Bleacher Report came along for the buzzkill. That outlet ranked the NFL’s worst quarterback situations heading into 2026, and Minnesota made the cut. The outside view on Minnesota’s QB plan remains rough, even with upside still on the […]
ESPN Update Shifts Spotlight onto the Vikings’ Main Man
If the Vikings had a main man going into the 2026 NFL Draft, then Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman would have to be the clear winner. The athletic Duck was featured within a recent ESPN update. The premise of the article involves highlighting the “draft risers.” Jeff Legwold, the author, writes, “With the 2026 NFL draft less […]
Popular Vikings Draft Idea Loses Momentum
The Minnesota Vikings kicked two starting defensive tackles to the curb in March, offloading Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, a pair that logged over 1,300 snaps in 2026. Therefore, Minnesota is a prime candidate to draft a defensive tackle in Round 1, right? Not so fast. The DT idea still has life, though the 1st-Round […]
Vikings CB Recruits His Buddy from the Colts
The Minnesota Vikings employ a speedy cornerback named Isaiah Rodgers, and he used to work with a guy who’s now on the trade block: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II. Rodgers wasn’t shy this week about recruiting Moore II on social media to join the Vikings. Minnesota still needs cornerback help, and Moore checks the […]
Vikings Zero In on Hometown RB ahead of Draft
Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson spoke highly of the Minnesota Vikings at the 2026 NFL Combine — just hours before he ran a 4.56 forty-yard dash. Now, however, he corrected that speed at his Pro Day, and the Vikings officially hosted Johnson for a pre-draft visit. Minnesota has a roster need, and Johnson checks more […]
Vikings Draft Big Board for 2026: Ranking the Top 20 Targets
The Rob Brzezinski draft era for the Minnesota Vikings isn’t far away, as rookies start joining new teams on April 23rd in Pittsburgh. Accordingly, it’s time to peek at the Vikings’ draft big board — the main 20 players in play for Minnesota at Pick No. 18 in Round 1. The countdown is on, and […]
The 5 Best Draft Options for the Vikings at No. 18
The 2026 NFL draft will kick off on April 26 in Pittsburgh, with Minnesota scheduled to select in the first round with the 18th overall pick. Sitting in the middle of the pack, the Vikings’ draft is in a bit of no man’s land. A Pivotal Draft Slot Brings Multiple Directions into Play for Vikings The […]
6 Free Agents the Vikings Could Add after the Draft
Are free agents the hot topic for the Minnesota Vikings right now? No — that designation rightfully belongs to the NFL Draft, which gets cracking in about a week and a half. Still, after that event, teams re-pivot to free agency, and here’s who Minnesota could target, depending on its draft haul. Minnesota may not […]
6 Free Agents the Vikings Could Add after the Draft
Are free agents the hot topic for the Minnesota Vikings right now? No — that designation rightfully belongs to the NFL Draft, which gets cracking in about a week and a half. Still, after that event, teams re-pivot to free agency, and here’s who Minnesota could target, depending on its draft haul. Minnesota may not […]
8 Ways the Vikings’ Draft Could Shake Out
You are 11 days away from learning how the Minnesota Vikings proceed in Round 1 of the NFL draft, all of a sudden an exciting event because Kevin O’Connell’s team could be quite good in 2026 with Kyler Murray in the house. Here’s a look at the main eight ways the draft could shake out […]
5 Draft Clues the Vikings Have Already Revealed
It’s nearly showtime for the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL draft, getting underway from Pittsburgh on April 23rd. The Vikings will have a 1st-Rounder, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and three 7ths this go-round, hoping to nail a draft for the first time in five or six years. Thankfully, the team has already provided some clues […]
Round 1 Frontrunners for the Vikings, 10 Days before the Draft
No Minnesota Vikings fan knows for sure how Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft will shake down; that’s what happens when a franchise has no official general manager and the roster holes are arguably plentiful. These are the clearest paths to Pick No. 18. But here’s a look at the leading candidates to join […]
Ranking the Vikings’ Last 5 Draft Classes
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2020 draft is no longer part of this article’s criteria; it would’ve taken the cake if so. But as the purple team pivots to the 2026 batch of rookies, let’s look back at the last five years, which have been tumultuous, outside of a few picks, to say the least. Minnesota’s recent […]
Vikings Myths and Misses: a Trade with the Bears, Summer QB Competition, Cam Skattebo
Each week, we track our version of the “Nopedy Nopes” in the Minnesota Vikings’ orbit — the takes that miss, get weird, drift away from reality, or just plain fell flat compared to expectations. Three fresh Vikings misses hit trade talk, quarterback chatter, and draft noise. This round focuses on draft chatter, roster battles, and […]
Vikings Rumor Mill Rundown: Dexter Lawrence, Stefon Diggs, Trading for De’Von Achane
The NFL Draft is 11 days out for the Minnesota Vikings, and the second wave of weekend rumors has arrived. Three more Vikings rumors are making the rounds as the draft gets closer. We publish two rumor rounds each weekend, tracking the latest chatter as things pick up speed around the purple orbit. Here’s a […]
The Boldest Vikings Predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft
Next week, our staff will formally predict the Minnesota Vikings’ 1st-Round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, but first, we asked our writers to get funky — the bold stuff that might unfold between April 23rd and 25th. “Bold predictions,” by design, are supposed to be “out there” and even a little bizarre. These predictions […]
The Vikings Have Some Seriously Strange Draft Droughts
Every team has them, but it’s time to analyze the Minnesota Vikings’ current draft droughts and oddities. In doing so, some clues may dribble out about the team’s plans on April 23rd, when the draft kicks off. Minnesota has some unusual draft habits that could matter this month. Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski will take […]
The Vikings’ Complete Draft Shopping List for 2026
The Minnesota Vikings aren’t far from the NFL Draft — 12 days — where they have nine picks on the menu and a new general manager, interim boss Rob Brzezinski, running the show. So, it’s time to look at the Vikings’ shopping list. Minnesota’s 2026 draft menu is wide, with multiple roster spots in play. […]