The 2025 NFL Draft is months away, and the Vikings are surprising everyone by looking like they could be the best team in the entire NFC, not just the North. Despite that, they do have some positions that will need some depth pieces added.
The team’s positional needs heading into the season include a defensive line, cornerback, and maybe a wide receiver or running back.
For the Vikings’ benefit, those positions are more profound than usual this upcoming draft cycle. The team could easily find starters at various draft spots and rounds to fill those needs. Instead, according to Tankathon, we will use the draft order heading into Monday Night Football. We will also use the PFF mock draft simulator to make the picks and utilize their player pool.
Let the fun begin as we work on building this roster up while addressing some glaring issues that popped up in their loss to the Lions.
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Oct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27) causes a fumble by Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) which Tennessee recovered at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
James Pearce Jr. was once considered in contention for the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Following a down year and seeing he has some growing to do, people have soured on his prospects. The Vikings could grab him at a major value and allow him to develop alongside Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard while giving the Vikings a young pass-rush duo for the future with Dallas Turner.
Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) sneaks a peek into the backfield against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Harrison Smith’s future with the NFL, not just the Vikings, is up for discussion following 2024. If the future Hall of Fame safety decides to hang things up, he has a chance to be replaced by a fun safety out of Alabama. I like Keon Sabb’s ability to penetrate the backfield and get sacks and tackles for a loss, but also his ability to find the ball in coverage. Sound familiar?
Dec 27, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Nickolas Martin (4) attempts to tackle Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nickolas Martin reminds Vikings fans a lot of Blake Cashman in his range and aggressiveness when attacking the ball. With Cashman’s health popping up once again as an issue, insurance is going to be needed. Martin allows him to be less missed in the lineup while bringing a similar play style.
Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James (20) runs with the ball during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
The team saw they needed someone behind Aaron Jones, who is on a one-year deal and traded for Cam Akers. Akers and Ty Chandler aren’t long-term backup options for the Jones, but Jordan James from Oregon could be. He is having a breakout season for the Ducks and has a running style and skillset that Kevin O’Connell could have some fun scheming with alongside Jones if he returns.