The Boldest Vikings Predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft

Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; April 25, 2025; A wide shot captures the stage video board displaying “The Pick Is In” for the Minnesota Vikings during the third round of the NFL Draft, as fans and team personnel await the announcement inside the draft theater in Green Bay. Mandatory Credit: Perry Knotts-Getty Images Next week, our staff will formally predict the Minnesota Vikings’ 1st-Round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft , but first, we asked our writers to get funky — the bold stuff that might unfold between April 23rd and 25th. “Bold predictions,” by design, are supposed to be “out there” and even a little bizarre.

These predictions lean weird for a reason. Minnesota has nine picks this time; here’s what our people say will happen if things get a bit weird. 12 Vikings Calls That Could Rattle Minnesota’s Draft Thinking outside the box for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Pasadena, California, USA; Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates after reaching the end zone during first-half action against UCLA at the Rose Bowl, Nov 8, 2025, as teammates react nearby and momentum swings in Nebraska’s favor during a high-energy matchup. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images 1.

The First 4 Pick Are Offensive Players Predictor: Wes Johnson The Vikings are in a prime position to add to the offensive side of the ball, and when you futurecast it, you can see why they’ll lean that way. Jordan Addison had his 5th-year option picked up, which means he will be on the 2027 books for around $18m. Justin Jefferson will come in around $49.