Are We Heading to a Vikings Draft Night Trade Back?
The 2026 NFL draft is fast approaching, and the mock drafts and draft opinions are in full swing. The popular […]
The NFL Draft. The 2026 NFL draft is fast approaching, and the mock drafts and draft opinions are in full swing. The popular man to be sent to the Minnesota Vikings right now is Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.
Is he the right pick for the Vikings at 18? Is anybody? Or could we be looking at a Vikings draft-day trade back?
Vikings Trade Back Scenario Is Gaining Steam The Vikings draft suddenly seems to hinge on Thieneman, who moved from a potentially second-round prospect to a first-rounder after a phenomenal performance at the combine. Should a performance in some drills on one day drastically change the view of a player? The fact is, it can.
On the flip side, other options that looked good for the Vikings, like interior defensive linemen Caleb Banks and Peter Woods, have seen their draft stock tank. Aug 3, 2023; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and team owner Ziggy Wilf talk at training camp at TCO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.