5 Draft Clues the Vikings Have Already Revealed
Jayne Kamin-Oncea It’s nearly showtime for the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL draft, getting underway from Pittsburgh on April 23rd. The Vikings will have a 1st-Rounder, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and three 7ths this go-round, hoping to nail a draft for the first time in five or six years. Thankfully, the team has already provided some clues about how it will proceed.
Minnesota has already tipped its hand a bit. Most expect the Vikings to select a defensive player at Pick No. 18.
Here’s what clues suggest overall. The Signals Pointing to Minnesota’s Most Likely Draft Path Rob Brzezinski is about to run his first-ever drafts as the head boss. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Michael Jurgens (65) holds his ground at the line of scrimmage during preseason action against the Houston Texans, Aug.
9, 2025, at U. S. Bank Stadium, as the rookie center demonstrates technique and awareness while Minnesota evaluates depth and cohesion along the offensive front.
Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Clue No. 1: A Center Is Likely on the Way Blake Brandel may start out of the gate at center in 2026, but head coach Kevin O’Connell wasn’t shy last week about expressing his fascination with rookie centers. “I do think that’s a position that’s got some really unique names in the draft,” O’Connell opined about youngsters at the position.
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