Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Position Will The Vikings Take In Round One?
INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 13: Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) catches the ball for a touchdown during the LA Bowl hosted by Gronk between the Boise State Broncos and the Washington Huskies on December 13, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This draft is looking like it could be very interesting since there seems to be some belief that the team is not locked into any one position in the first round. For a little while the consensus was the Vikings would take a safety and that it would be Dillon Thieneman which would be an excellent pick.
Even Emmanuel McNeil-Warren would not be a bad pick. yore AI question of the day … Is taking a safety in the first round of the NFL draft a good value pick? If not, what positions are good values and which ones have the highest success rate in terms of solid play?
Taking a safety in the first round is generally considered poor positional value, particularly in the top 10. However, safeties have one of the highest success rates in the league for first-round picks, making them a “safe” bet to find a starter even if the financial and strategic value is lower than other positions. Positional Value of Safeties Cap Efficiency: Drafting a safety in the top 10 often means paying them a salary near the top of the veteran market immediately.
In contrast, a first-round quarterback or edge rusher costs significantly less than their veteran counterparts, providing massive “surplus value”. Inherent Impact: Conventional wisdom holds that safeties are less impactful on winning (lower Wins Above Replacement or WAR) compared to “premium” positions like Quarterback, Offensive Tackle, or Edge Rusher. Exceptions: “Unicorn” prospects with extreme versatility—players who can play deep zone, blitz, and cover athletic tight ends—are often seen as worth a high pick.
… Position : Day 1 Hit Rate : Success Definition Interior Offensive Line (iOL) : ~70-92% : Highest likelihood of signing a second contract or becoming a long-term starter. Offensive Tackle (OT) : ~73% : High floor; 37% of 50-game starters over the last 20 years were first-rounders. Safety (S) : ~71.
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