8 Players to Watch for the Vikings at Pick No. 49
Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
The Minnesota Vikings ended the Round 1 mystery on Thursday night, selecting defensive tackle Caleb Banks from Florida, a boom-or-bust defender with All-Pro upside — and recent injury history. While fans debate the merits of that pick, it’s time to look ahead to Friday night, when Minnesota will make its first 2nd-Round draft selection in four years. Friday night brings a clean board and several realistic paths.
The following is a list of players who are the most realistic to end up with the Vikings at Pick No. 49. DB and Pass-Catcher Stand Out after Minnesota’s 1st-Round Surprise A peek at Friday night for the purple team.
No. 1 = most realistic Vikings pick. Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers (9) makes a catch during pregame warmups at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Nov 29, 2025, preparing to face Tennessee while going through receiving drills that highlight his hands and movement ahead of a rivalry matchup on the road in front of a packed SEC crowd.
Mandatory Credit: Mark Zaleski-Imagn Images. 8. Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt) Minnesota missed out on Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq — the New York Jets ruined that dream — but Stowers would be a sweet consolation prize.
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