Turns Out the Vikings Met with the Guy They Could Very Well Draft in Round 1
The Minnesota Vikings own the draft’s 18th overall pick next week, and while many onlookers don’t expect them to draft […]
Aaron Doster The Minnesota Vikings own the draft’s 18th overall pick next week, and while many onlookers don’t expect them to draft a tight end, Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq might be too hard to ignore, especially if Minnesota embraces the popular “best player available” philosophy. And would you know it? The Vikings — you guessed it — formally met with Sadiq.
Sadiq’s profile lines up with a real first-round debate for Minnesota. Minnesota meets with many players before a draft, but a healthy faction of eager fans will highlight the Sadiq conversation. Sadiq’s Skill Set Could Tempt Minnesota at No.
24 The Vikings have never drafted a tight end in the 1st Round . Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq pulls down a touchdown reception during game action against USC, showcasing his red-zone presence and body control on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
The play highlights his ability to separate and finish through contact in a key Pac-12 matchup late in the season. Mandatory Credit: Ben Lonergan-Imagn Images. Sadiq Meets with Vikings Most fans assumed the Vikings would do their homework on Sadiq — how could they not?
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