The Minnesota Vikings enter Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with three picks, including #82, #97, and #98 overall. Following the trade of Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles, the team faces critical decisions to address their roster needs.
EAGAN, MN. - APRIL 2024: The Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick, Caleb Banks, University of Florida defensive lineman, speaks to the media during a press conference at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn. on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) | Star Tribune via Getty Images
We are rolling into Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, and given what happened just a little bit ago, it seems that this could be a pretty eventful round for the Minnesota Vikings.
Following their trade of Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Vikings now have three selections in this third round. They have their own pick at #82 overall, and they now have back-to-back selections at the end of the round at #97 and #98.
The Vikings still have plenty of needs they have to address with these selections, and it’s going to be interesting to see what they do with them, particularly in light of Greenard’s departure. Are they going to have to look more seriously at the edge position than they had been previously?
The picks are going to be coming fast and furious now, as teams only get five minutes between picks in this third round, so we’ll do our best to keep up with everything and bring the latest news to you as quickly as we’re able.
We hope that you’re enjoying our coverage of this year’s draft here at The Daily Norseman, folks, and we still have quite a bit of it left to bring you, so feel free to hang out here with us and take it all in!
The Vikings have three picks in Round 3: #82 overall, #97, and #98.
The Vikings traded Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles, likely to address other roster needs during the draft.
The Vikings may prioritize the edge position among other needs following Greenard's departure.
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