The Minnesota Vikings are looking to trade down in the first round of the NFL Draft and have identified a potential trade partner. Their primary concern is roster depth, especially given their limited draft capital in recent years.
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Mar 30, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings would love to trade down in the first round of the NFL Draft, and they may have a trade partner.
The biggest issue on the Minnesota Vikings roster right now is the lack of depth.
Former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah struggled when it came to drafting. One of the biggest issues within that was the lack of draft capital on day two. Over the last three NFL Drafts, the Vikings made just two selections: cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (2023: No. 102) and wide receiver Tai Felton (2025: No. 102).
That isn’t going to help the Vikings win their first Super Bowl. Right now, they are slated to select three times on day two, and they could get more picks.
Nearly everyone this year has been rumored to trade down in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Vikings would love to trade down slightly and get another day two pick, which is where the depth of this class is.
They may be able to strike a deal, as the Houston Texans are apparently looking to trade up with the intention of landing Auburn Tigers edge rusher Keldric Faulk.
The Texans have a significant amount of draft capital with the Laremy Tunsil trade giving them an extra second-round pick in this draft. They have capital to maneuver up and down the draft board, and there are packages that can make it work. The Rich Hill Trade Chart
The article suggests that the Minnesota Vikings have identified a potential trade partner, although specific names are not mentioned.
The Vikings have struggled with a lack of depth and limited draft capital, making only two selections in the last three drafts.
In the last three NFL Drafts, the Vikings selected cornerback Mekhi Blackmon in 2023 and wide receiver Tai Felton in 2025, both at No. 102.
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| Vikings Give | Pick Value | Texans Give | Pick Value | Value Surplus |
| 18 | 287 | 28, 59 | 300 | 145th overall |
| 18, 97 | 325 | 28, 59, 106 | 332 | 180th overall |
| 18, 244 | 289 | 28, 69, 141 | 295 | 188th overall |
| 18, 97 | 325 | 38, 59, 69, 167 | 328 | 223rd overall |
How the Vikings want to maneuver the board in this situation, they will be able to. The big question will be how far they are willing to go down the board. 28th is a long way down the board, but adding two total picks by dropping to 38th overall could give them better value, with the board being players of similar talent.
It’s an interesting idea for the Vikings to consider, and it will all depend on who is on the board.