CBS Sports Mock Draft Is Just Glorious for the Vikings

Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports You won’t have a problem finding an NFL mock draft this week, but hardly any directly connect the Minnesota Vikings to Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love . The draft’s top playmaker is expected to fly off the board in the Top 8 on Thursday night, but according to CBS Sports , there’s a slight chance he slides to No. 9, where the Vikings could trade up to get him.

This is the dream mock draft and trade for Vikings fans. Of course, the theory is a long shot, but Love in purple would change everything. Love, in Theory, Would Be a Home Run for the Vikings How much would you trade to get Love ?

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love stands at midfield taking in the moment after a dominant victory, as the Fighting Irish overwhelm Syracuse 70-7 Nov 22, 2025, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, with Love central to the offensive rhythm in a game that quickly turned into a lopsided showcase. Mandatory Credit: Michael Clubb-Imagn Images. Tom Fornelli: Vikings Trade, Grab Love at Pick No.

9 Fornelli didn’t disclose the trade details — more on that in a minute — but he did theorize a swap between the Kansas City Chiefs and Kevin O’Connell’s team. He explained Love to Minnesota , “Love may not go fourth overall, but his slide ends here. The Vikings have a need at running back and nine picks in this draft.