Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: Grading the 2026 Draft Class

TL;DR

The Minnesota Vikings have completed their 2026 NFL Draft, selecting nine college players, including first-round pick Caleb Banks. Fans are invited to share their opinions on the draft class through a survey.

Key points

Minnesota Vikings completed their 2026 NFL Draft.
Nine college players were selected by the Vikings.
Caleb Banks was the first-round pick from the University of Florida.
The draft class is primarily focused on defense.
Fans can participate in a survey to grade the draft class.

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EAGAN, MN. - APRIL 2024: The Minnesota Vikings introduce their first-round draft pick, Caleb Banks, University of Florida defensive lineman, at the TCO Performance Center during a press conference at Eagan, Minn. on Friday, April 24, 2026. Left to right are owner Mark Wilf, executive vice president of football operations/interim general manager Rob Brzezinski, Caleb Banks, head coach Kevin O'Connell, owner Zygi Wilf. (Photo by Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) | Star Tribune via Getty Images

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

The Minnesota Vikings have made their final selection. . .barring something weird. . .in the 2026 NFL Draft. Nine college players have heard their names called by the purple to join the Vikings and help them on their quest to win that elusive Super Bowl championship.

We know that it’s almost impossible to grade a Draft class before they even set foot onto an NFL field, but we want to know how you think the Vikings did this weekend with their selections. It looks like a pretty defense-heavy draft on the surface, but we’ll see what the Vikings have in mind as they head into the post-Draft signing frenzy and how they want to construct the rest of their roster going forward.

Q&A

Who was the Minnesota Vikings' first-round draft pick in 2026?

The Minnesota Vikings' first-round draft pick in 2026 was Caleb Banks, a defensive lineman from the University of Florida.

How many players did the Minnesota Vikings select in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Minnesota Vikings selected a total of nine players in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What is the focus of the Minnesota Vikings' 2026 draft class?

The 2026 draft class for the Minnesota Vikings appears to be defense-heavy, although the team's overall strategy will be clearer after the post-Draft signing frenzy.