There’s an Ideal Draft for the Vikings
This year’s NFL Draft is only three weeks away and the Minnesota Vikings need some reinforcements to arrive after the […]
Apr 23, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; A general overall view of the 2025 NFL Draft logo on the Draft stage at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images. This year’s NFL Draft is only three weeks away and the Minnesota Vikings need some reinforcements to arrive after the limited success in previous drafts.
The good news is that the franchise finally has the picks to make some noise. Last year, the Vikings had only four picks at this time of the NFL calendar, five fewer than this time. Which positions will or should get an infusion of youth remains a topic for discussion, but draft analysts all over the country try to find the perfect fits.
Eric Edholm of NFL. com thinks the Vikings draft includes two arriving rookies on Brian Flores’ side of the ball. In his recent exercise of identifying the ideal picks for each team, Edholm sent the club safety, Dillon Thieneman, and the defensive tackle, Christen Miller.
Nov 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) intercepts a pass against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images He explained , “Brian Flores had one of the better defenses in football last season, but losses on both ends prompted these two picks. Thieneman could be a replacement for Harrison Smith if he retires.
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