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Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) before the game with NC State at Memorial Stadium Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 in Clemson, South Carolina, USA. © Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings showed their cards during the first week of free agency, not doing much, other than signing quarterback Kyler Murray and cornerback James Pierre. And while the club will probably sign some depth players before too long, the NFL Draft is less than six weeks away, and we have early predictions for the Round 1 pick.
Minnesota’s first-round path still looks murky, even with a few early favorites emerging. The team has plenty of needs, so the exercise of forecasting the selection is not straightforward. Several Defensive Prospects Already Make Sense for Minnesota The Vikings will have nine picks this year — to start off.
Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) battles at the line during second-quarter action at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, on September 6, 2025, as the Tigers’ defensive front works to control the trenches early in the matchup and disrupt the opposing offense’s rhythm with interior pressure. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Network. 1.
Peter Woods | DT, Clemson Predictor : Janik Eckardt The Vikings have a need at defensive tackle after releasing Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen for salary cap purposes. Woods is regarded as one of the top prospects at the position with a unique athletic profile. He lacks size, but offers the explosiveness to make a difference on Minnesota’s front for years to come.
2. Kayden McDonald | DT, Ohio State Predictor: Brevan Bane I’ve been pounding the drum for the Vikings to add to the secondary. However, there’s been no recent evidence that the Vikings view the corner position as one to spend major draft capital on.
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