Vikings Draft Big Board for 2026: Ranking the Top 20 Targets

The Rob Brzezinski draft era for the Minnesota Vikings isn’t far away, as rookies start joining new teams on April 23rd in Pittsburgh. Accordingly, it’s time to peek at the Vikings’ draft big board — the main 20 players in play for Minnesota at Pick No. 18 in Round 1.

The countdown is on, and the Vikings’ best 2026 draft fits are starting to separate. The criteria for this list are simple: the level of excitement you should feel grows with each step on the ladder. No.

20 is the least exciting; No. 1 should have you doing cartwheels in your living room. The 20 Prospects Who Make the Most Sense for Minnesota You’ll learn the identity of the pick in 10 days.

Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor (3) settles into his stance before the snap during a high-stakes College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup at AT&T Stadium, with trench battles shaping the outcome. Dec 31, 2025 marked the Cotton Bowl clash as Miami faced intense pressure in Arlington, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images.