Ryker'S MOCK DRAFT
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Ryker'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON DEC 9, 2025

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  • Ryker DRAFTING FOR THE
    Vikings
Draft Selections
Arvell Reese Head Shot
PICK: 11 RND: 1 (MIN)
Arvell Reese
LB Ohio State
Garrett Nussmeier Head Shot
PICK: 43 RND: 2 (MIN)
Garrett Nussmeier
QB LSU
Nicholas Singleton Head Shot
PICK: 75 RND: 3 (MIN)
Nicholas Singleton
RB Penn State
Drew Shelton Head Shot
PICK: 97 RND: 3 (MIN)
Drew Shelton
OT Penn State
Draft Grade — Vikings
Overall B-
ValueB- NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
The Vikings checked most of the boxes and earned a B-.

The Vikings treated their own grade as gospel and everyone else's as noise, spending the Round 3 slot on Nicholas Singleton a full 22 spots early. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B-.

They will regret leaving edge rusher for another day if the season turns on it. Quarterback was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.

All told, a draft that does its job without fuss, and there is real value in that.

Pick Analysis
Pick11 Rnd1 Arvell Reese
In the Round 1 slot they get a green-dot type in the middle. Need was not the driver here.
Pick43 Rnd2 Garrett Nussmeier
Garrett Nussmeier in the 43rd pick is exactly on the number, no argument either way. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick75 Rnd3 Nicholas Singleton
They left a pile of value on the table to take Nicholas Singleton this early at the 75th overall pick. It fills a real need, too.
Pick97 Rnd3 Drew Shelton
By-the-book stuff, Drew Shelton at slot 97 squarely in line with his ranking. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.