Vikings Add 4 More Rookies on Busy Friday Night
The Minnesota Vikings used their 1st-Round pick on Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks on Thursday night, and set sail on Friday with […]
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
The Minnesota Vikings used their 1st-Round pick on Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks on Thursday night, and set sail on Friday with what would turn out to be f our more selections before the start of Round 4. Minnesota’s draft class expanded quickly with defense, depth, and one offensive tackle. All told, Minnesota added three more defenders and an offensive tackle .
Day 2 Gave the Vikings Several New Youthful Paths The Vikings made a 2nd-Round Pick for the first time in four years. Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jake Golday (11) closes in on UCF quarterback Cam Fancher (14) during the second half at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Oct 11, 2025, attempting a tackle in open space as the defense works to limit a developing play in a competitive conference matchup. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images.
Round 2 — Jake Golday | LB, Cincinnati Suddenly, the Vikings’ off-ball linebacking corps is deeper than the Atlantic. In addition to rostering Blake Cashman, Eric Wilson, and Ivan Pace Jr. , Minnesota has Golday in a slow cooker, biding his time to take over, probably for Wilson in 2027.
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