If you’re not a fan of an optimistic—but realistic—approach to the Minnesota Vikings, this article probably isn’t for you. With that being said, let’s dive into one of the more rollercoaster NFL Drafts for the Vikings in recent years. The Vikings kicked off their NFL Draft by selecting defensive tackle Caleb Banks out of Florida. This sparked a strong reaction from fans, many of whom were disappointed the team didn’t select Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, who had been heavily

The Minnesota Vikings have wrapped up their second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, and we’ll be breaking down each pick from Rounds 2 and 3—assessing the players, trades, and overall value. The Vikings kicked off the day by trading back in the second round from pick No. 49 to No. 51 with the Carolina Panthers, while also swapping their No. 196 pick to move up to No. 159. The trade had little impact on their second-round approach, as they only moved back two spots, but it did allow

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Defensive Tackle Caleb Banks out of the University of Florida with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Vikings shocked a lot of people with taking an interior defensive lineman with their first pick in the draft and shocked even more people with the player they took. Banks has been under the radar among the Minnesota Vikings Draft offseason talks, but was mocked to them a few times by high profile NFL Draft Specialists. Banks s

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a disappointing 9–8 season with JJ McCarthy under center for the first time, and despite his positive record, the team felt the need to move in a more experienced direction. The Vikings won 14 games in 2024 with veteran Sam Darnold and now look to make newly signed Kyler Murray their next resurrection project. With the roster they have, Minnesota certainly has the potential to return to that level after still managing nine wins with a firs

The 2026 NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and the Minnesota Vikings currently hold nine draft picks, including four in the top 100. While it’s fun to imagine the Vikings trading up for a player like Jeremiyah Love out of Notre Dame or Caleb Downs from Ohio State, it isn’t likely either will fall, or that Minnesota will make a move to go get them. While those two players may not be realistic options, the positional need remains a top priority at running back and safety.