Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft bold predictions highlighted by elite pass catchers, defensive back selections, and potential moves throughout the weekend
Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings will make some explosive moves throughout the NFL Draft, and some of them will surprise you.
The Minnesota Vikings have a bevy of directions at their disposal going into the NFL Draft. With needs at seemingly every position, they can do just about anything, and it will make sense. What is the optimal path forward for the Vikings?
That will depend on who you talk to. It’s one of the more interesting elements going into the NFL Draft, because there are so many paths forward. Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski has a lot of pressure on him, as this draft class is critical for the future.
What will the Vikings end up doing? Our bold predictions highlight what they are likely to do during draft weekend. Table of contents One of the first two picks will be a pass catcher Treydan Stukes will be a Vikings selection Vikings don't take a trench player with their first three picks Vikings will trade down with one of their first two picks One of the first two picks will be a pass catcher The Vikings may have the likes of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.
J. Hockenson on the roster, but it wasn’t nearly enough to field a talented offense. They were the 26th-ranked scoring offense in 2025, playing poorly consistently.