What History Says about the Vikings’ No. 18 Pick
This year, the NFL draft takes place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25 and will be held on the North Shore, […]
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
This year, the NFL draft takes place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25 and will be held on the North Shore, including Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park. The Minnesota Vikings will join the festivities with the 18th overall pick — barring any trades — in the first round. Here we will look back at the Vikings’ draft history with the 18th overall pick.
Past Outcomes at No. 18 Shape Vikings’ 2026 Draft Outlook Since entering the league in 1961 as an expansion team, the Vikings have selected with the 18th overall pick just three times. It has not been a position in which Minnesota has had much success.
There is no Randy Moss, Randall McDaniel, or Alan Page in this list. However, some players spent several years in Minnesota with solid performances. 1994 – CB – Dewayne Washington The Vikings first selected with the 18th overall pick in 1994, and it was the most successful of the picks from this position to date.