Don’t Rule Out These 3 Vikings Draft Surprises
Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Minnesota Vikings fans and pundits are hyperfixated on the club drafting a safety, cornerback, or defensive tackle on Thursday night, as the roster calls for it. But what if they don’t? What if the Vikings get funky?
The following is a look at the Vikings’ dark horse draft outcomes, even if they’re somewhat unrealistic. Three surprises. One draft.
Anything can happen. Always remember: a team like the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. two years ago after handing Kirk Cousins a $180 million contract.
The Unexpected Paths Minnesota Could Still Explore .. and the stuff on Thursday that would make you scratch your head. NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales interviews Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love during the NFL Scouting Combine, Feb 28, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, as he speaks on his college production and draft outlook while evaluators and media gather around during one of the league’s key pre-draft events.
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images 1. A Splashy Trade Up the Draftboard for Love, Styles, or Downs The premise of this article is dark-horse draft outcomes that could unfold: strange, unprecedented, unexpected, and thrilling. Here, the Vikings would bet it all on Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame), Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State), or Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State).
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