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The Vikings have used the pick from letting Sam Darnold sign with the Seahawks
TL;DR
The Minnesota Vikings received a third-round compensatory pick, number 97 overall, after Sam Darnold signed a three-year, $100 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. This pick is the highest compensatory pick awarded this year due to Darnold's significant contract.
Key points
- Vikings received a third-round compensatory pick for Sam Darnold
- Darnold signed a three-year, $100 million contract with Seahawks
- The pick is the highest compensatory pick this year
- Darnold led Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory in 2025
- Compensatory picks are awarded for net losses of qualifying free agents
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**How did the Vikings get a compensatory pick for San Darnold?**
The Vikings received a third-round pick for letting Darnold walk in free agency. That is now the number 97 overall pick in the draft. It is the highest compensatory pick this year because Darnoldâs compensation was the highest among all the qualifying free agent signings in 2025.
**What did the Vikings do with the compensatory pick from Sam Darnold?**
During the 2026 NFL Draft, we will update when the Vikings make pick 97.
**How was Sam Darnoldâs performance for the Seahawks in 2025?**
The Vikings may have had a regret or two about moving on from Darnold last year. The former top-three pick out of USC led the Seahawks to a 14-3 record and the top seed in the NFC. Darnold had zero turnovers in the playoffs as the Seahawks won the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.
**Should the Vikings have re-signed Sam Darnold?**
Q&A
How did the Minnesota Vikings acquire a third-round compensatory pick?
The Vikings acquired the pick after Sam Darnold signed with the Seahawks, resulting in a net loss of a qualifying free agent.
What impact did Sam Darnold have on the Seahawks in 2025?
Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to a 14-3 record and a Super Bowl victory, showcasing a strong performance with zero turnovers in the playoffs.
Should the Vikings have re-signed Sam Darnold instead of going with J.J. McCarthy?
While the Vikings' decision seemed correct at the time, McCarthy's performance has raised questions about whether they made the right choice.
