Vikings' official 2025 NFL Draft class highlighted by beef in the trenches and high upside athletes
The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their fourth NFL Draft class under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. It ended up being just five players at the end of the day with a sixth being quarterback Sam Howell acquired via trade with the Seattle Seahawks. The class itself isn't the sexiest of them all, but they got some […]
The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their fourth NFL Draft class under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. It ended up being just five players at the end of the day with a sixth being quarterback Sam Howell acquired via trade with the Seattle Seahawks.
The class itself isn't the sexiest of them all, but they got some talented players with high-upside athleticism. Meet the 2025 Vikings NFL Draft class.
Round 1, No. 24 overall: Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
The Vikings got very serious this offseason about fixing the interior of the offensive line. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah got two immediate starters at center and right guard with Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, and they now have their long-term answer in Donovan Jackson. He played left guard the first half of the season before kicking out to left tackle and having a Linsanity run
In other words: Jackson is the long-term guy at left guard, but isn't guaranteed to be the starter on day one. He will need to beat out Blake Brandel in a competition, but that is likely to happen, dropping him down to being the number one swing guy.
Round 3, No. 102 overall: Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
The Vikings had a need at wide receiver and filled it with Tai Felton. He was a three-star recruit out of Ashburn, VA in the 2021 recruiting class and he made the most of his opportunities during his career. He didn't have the craziest career production, but Felton did have a breakout year in 2024 with Billy Edwards at quarterback, catching 96 passes for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns. He's built like a track star at 6'1", 183 pounds, and runs like it with a 4.37-second forty-yard dash. There are some issues with physicality at the line of scrimmage and the catch point that can give him issues, but there are a lot of things to like about him as a developmental player.
In other words: Felton has a great speed profile and his slender frame isn't something that the Vikings have been afraid of. There are issues to clean up, but there is potential to develop into a WR3 while being a great special teams player and kick returner.
Round 5, No. 139 overall: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DL, Georgia
The Vikings needed to find youth on the defensive line and they got that with Ingram-Dawkins. A four-year player at Georgia, he was used all across the defensive line. His body type is more of a tweener at 6'5, 275 lbs. Because of that, you can play him at 4i/5T all the way out to a wide nine. That is the exact kind of player that Brian Flores can develop, especially with the elite athleticism.
In other words: Ingram-Dawkins is a fascinating player to select in the fifth round. He's got a really good athletic profile that we could end up developing into a real contributor. Expect him to potentially be a 10-25 snap/game in year one.
Round 6, No. 201 overall: Kobe King, LB, Penn State
We have the twin brother of a Green Bay Packer on the roster in linebacker Kobe King, as his brother Kalen is a cornerback that was drafted last year in the seventh round. He isn't a well-rounded player, as there are some limitations with his athletic profile in terms of coverage. However, his profile as a two-down linebacker can be a really good special teams player.
In other words: King has a really nice profile for a team who needs talent on special teams. He will be a good developmental linebacker and that's exactly what King provides.
Round 6, No. 201 overall: Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pitt
The third tight end on the roster is now here with the Pitt tight end. He played heavily all four years at Pitt, but was always a secondary option in the passing game. Across his four seasons, he caught 105 passes for 1,257 yards, and 11 touchdowns as the starting tight end for the Panthers. He does possess good movement skills and a high-upside athletic profile to continue building upon.
In other words: Bartholomew is a good tight end who can play H-back, inline, and move around the line of scrimmage. He also plays a lot of special teams, which is important for a backup.
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