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Minnesota Vikings draft picks, grades for selections in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on strengthening their interior defensive line and potentially selecting a center. They may also consider an early pick to enhance their receiving corps alongside Justin Jefferson.
Key points
- Minnesota Vikings have needs on both lines of scrimmage
- Focus on interior defensive line and center positions
- Potential early pick for a receiver to support Justin Jefferson
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The Minnesota Vikings have needs across both lines of scrimmage entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Vikings need to fortify depth at interior defensive line and could be a team looking to pick a center in Day 2.
Minnesota could also opt to spend an early pick to fortify receiver alongside All-Pro Justin Jefferson.
Here's the Vikings' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.
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Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft picks
1st round, No. 18 overall | Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
- Instant grade: B-minus
- Analysis: Banks has injury questions after playing just three games in his super senior season. But from a need and a physical trait standpoint, Banks is a first-rounder.
2nd round, No. 49 overall |
3rd round, No. 82 overall |
3rd round, No. 97 overall (compensatory) |
5th round, No. 163 overall (from Philadelphia) |
6th round, No. 196 overall (from Indianapolis) |
Q&A
What are the Minnesota Vikings' draft needs for 2026?
The Vikings need to improve their depth at the interior defensive line and may look to select a center.
Who is the key player the Vikings want to support in the draft?
The Vikings aim to bolster their receiving corps to support All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft scheduled to take place?
The 2026 NFL Draft is set to occur in April 2026.