What are the Vikings needs heading into Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Minnesota Vikings made five picks in the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, but they still have some pressing needs left on their roster. Let's look at their selections so far:

• First Round (18th overall): Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
• Second Round (51st overall): Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati
• Third Round (82nd overall): Dominique Orange, DL, Iowa State
• Third Round (97th overall): Caleb Tiernan, OL, Northwestern
• Third Round (98th overall): Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami

With four of the top five selections being defenders, it's likely the Vikings address the offensive side of the ball on Day 3. That's where most of their needs still lie, although they can still try adding depth on defense.

• Center
• Wide receiver
• Running back
• Cornerback
• Safety

Minnesota enters Saturday with four picks, meaning they can't address all of these needs without acquiring more picks. Cornerback has never appeared to be a huge priority for Brian Flores, so maybe they will try addressing depth there post-draft. They may be comfortable at safety as well after taking Thomas at 98 last night.

But there is a glaring hole at WR3, assuming second-year wideout Tai Felton doesn't take a massive step in his development. Blake Brandel has been moved to the permanent center, but he's 29, and the team could land his immediate or long-term replacement if the right guy falls to them.

The Vikings do have two capable starting running backs, but Aaron Jones is 31 and has always struggled to stay healthy and Jordan Mason has never carried a full workload. They could stand to add an RB3 who can potentially battle for the starting job in 2027.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings still have some needs to address on the final day of the draft