Vikings Provide Another New Draft Clue

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports In the last couple of weeks, the Minnesota Vikings have dropped a clue that they’ll draft a new center next week and have hosted a barrage of running backs and wide receivers, leading onlookers to expect that new playmakers are on the way. Then, this week, Minnesota will reportedly meet with punter Jeff Yurk of Elon. The Vikings signed Johnny Hekker a month ago for 2026 punting duty, but it’s now evident that he could face summer competition.

The Vikings’ Specialist Plan Still Has an Open Lane A rookie punter cannot be ruled out of the Vikings’ draft and UDFA plans. Elon punter Matt Yurk lines up for a kick during team action, with fall 2025 marking his collegiate season at Elon University. Yurk continued building his profile as a specialist while drawing attention as a potential NFL candidate for the 2026 cycle.

Mandatory Credit: Brad Puckett-ElonPhoenix. com. Yurk Meets with MIN Very few punter rumblings have emerged since Minnesota signed Hekker, but the franchise will do rookie diligence nevertheless.

NBC Sports ‘ Ryan Fowler tweeted Thursday , “The Minnesota Vikings will hold a private workout with Elon punter Jeff Yurk tomorrow morning, per source. The FCS’ all-time leader in yards per punt and a two-time first-team FCS All-American, Yurk averaged 58. 6 yards per punt at Hula a few months back.