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Can past drafts help predict what Minnesota will do in 2026 NFL Draft?
TL;DR
The Minnesota Vikings have a trend of selecting cornerbacks in the first round of the NFL Draft, with a notable focus on secondary positions. Analyzing past drafts may provide insights into their potential picks for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Key points
- Minnesota Vikings have a trend of selecting cornerbacks in the first round.
- Past drafts indicate a preference for secondary positions.
- Top prospects for 2026 include Dillon Thieneman and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
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Trends are real, and they are prevalent in the 2026 NFL Draft. San Francisco takes a running back in rounds three or four, Carolina has gone wide receiver in back-to-back drafts and could do it again this year, etc. Do the Minnesota Vikings have trends in the first round, and could they help us predict where Minnesota will go on Thursday?
Here are the first-round picks for the Vikings over the last 15 years:
- 2013: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida / CB Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State / Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
- 2014: Anthony Barr, LB, UCLA / Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
- 2015: Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State
- 2016: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
- 2018: Mike Highes, CB, UCF
- 2019: Garrett Bradbury, C, NC State
- 2020: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU / , CB, TCU
Q&A
What positions have the Minnesota Vikings historically selected in the first round of the NFL Draft?
The Vikings have frequently selected cornerbacks in the first round, along with positions like wide receiver and offensive tackle.
Who are the top cornerback prospects linked to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2026 NFL Draft?
Dillon Thieneman, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, and Jermod McCoy are among the cornerback prospects often mocked to the Vikings.
How many first-round picks has the Minnesota Vikings made in the last 15 years?
The Minnesota Vikings have made 11 first-round picks over the last 15 years.
