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25-26 draft
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KJ DRAFTING FOR THEVikings
Draft Selections
Draft Picks Received
Draft Picks Traded
PICK:
171
RND:
5
(DEN)
TO PICK
PICK:
211
RND:
6
(DEN)
TO PICK
PICK:
229
RND:
7
(DEN)
TO PICK
PICK:
RND:
1
(ARI)
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2
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3
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4
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RND:
5
(ARI)
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RND:
6
(ARI)
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7
(ARI)
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PICK:
RND:
7
(ARI)
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Players Gained
Will
Anderson Jr.
DE
Brandon
Aubrey
PK
Jessie
Bates III
S
Zack
Baun
LB
Jalen
Carter
DT
Leo
Chenal
LB
Landon
Dickerson
OG
Christian
Gonzalez
CB
Marlon
Humphrey
CB
Jalen
Hurts
QB
Aidan
Hutchinson
DE
Lane
Johnson
OT
Kerby
Joseph
S
George
Kittle
TE
Quinyon
Mitchell
CB
George
Pickens
WR
Roquan
Smith
LB
DeVonta
Smith
WR
Trey
Smith
OG
Amon-Ra
St. Brown
WR
Pat
Surtain II
CB
Jonathan
Taylor
RB
Quinnen
Williams
DT
Players traded away
Aaron
Jones
RB
Adam
Thielen
WR
Andrew
DePaola
LS
Andrew
Van Ginkel
LB
Blake
Brandel
OG
Blake
Cashman
LB
Bo
Richter
LB
Brian
O'Neill
OT
Byron
Murphy Jr.
CB
Carson
Wentz
QB
Dallas
Turner
LB
Dwight
McGlothern
CB
Eric
Wilson
LB
Fabian
Moreau
CB
Gabriel
Murphy
DE
Harrison
Smith
S
Henry
Byrd
OG
Isaiah
Rodgers Sr.
CB
Ivan
Pace Jr.
LB
J.J.
McCarthy
QB
Jalen
Nailor
WR
Jalen
Redmond
DT
Javon
Hargrave
DT
Jay
Ward
S
Jeff
Okudah
CB
Jeshaun
Jones
WR
Jonathan
Greenard
DE
Jonathan
Harris
DT
Jordan
Addison
WR
Jordan
Mason
RB
Josh
Metellus
S
Josh
Oliver
TE
Justin
Skule
OT
Kahlef
Hailassie
CB
K'Von
Wallace
S
Levi Drake
Rodriguez
DT
Lucky
Jackson
WR
Michael
Jurgens
C
Nick
Vannett
TE
Ryan
Wright
P
T.J.
Hockenson
TE
Taki
Taimani
DL
Tavierre
Thomas
CB
Theo
Jackson
S
Tim
Jones
WR
Ty
Chandler
RB
Walter
Rouse
OG
Will
Fries
OG
Will
Reichard
PK
Xazavian
Valladay
RB
Zavier
Scott
RB
Draft Grade — Vikings
Overall
F
ValueB
NeedB-
TradesF
FutureF
A costly weekend of dealing drags the Vikings to a F. The Vikings lost the trade war and it was not close, handing partners the better end again and again. About as rough as the board gets, and a F to prove it.
The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. The Hill Jr. pick reads as want over need, and the roster will feel it at edge rusher, offensive lineman and other spots. They are betting the present roster is worth a lighter draft next spring.
That is a linebacker worth more than the slot they spent on him, plainly.
In the end, a class that has to defy its grades just to matter.
Pick Analysis
Pick15
Rnd1
Jeremiyah Love
Jeremiyah Love at the Round 1 slot is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the running back. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick16
Rnd1
Jermod McCoy
They did well to land Jermod McCoy in the 16th pick, just ahead of his grade. Depth more than a fix, but depth they can use.
Pick27
Rnd1
Arvell Reese
Arvell Reese is a better player than slot 27 suggests; smart patience, rewarded. It thickens a room that could stand to be thicker.
Pick33
Rnd2
Anthony Hill Jr.
A surprising call. With edge rusher, offensive lineman and other spots still to address, they spent pick No. 33 on Anthony Hill Jr., a linebacker they were not short of.
Pick35
Rnd2
John Mateer
They paid sticker price for John Mateer in No. 35, and that is fine. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick65
Rnd3
Dillon Thieneman
A quiet steal in the 65th overall pick: Dillon Thieneman for less than the market said. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.