Vikings make shocking trade in unique 2026 NFL Mock Draft
The Minnesota Vikings moved up in a recent ESPN mock draft – trading away a former first-round pick in the process.
The Minnesota Vikings appear poised to start over at quarterback in 2026. Not only did they sign Kyler Murray, but they brought back Carson Wentz as well to battle for the backup spot. That doesn't necessarily mean that J.
J. McCarthy's future with the Vikings is over. He is still only 23 years old, and it could benefit him to watch Murray handle the starting job in 2026.
But could the Vikings decide to move on from McCarthy and give the 10th pick from the 2024 draft a fresh start? ESPN's Bill Barnwell believes so. In a mock draft that includes trades for every team, he has the Los Angeles Rams trading out of the 13th overall slot with the Vikings.
In return, Minnesota would send L. A. picks 18 and 97 (third round) and McCarthy, whom Barnwell equates to the 112th overall pick.