NFL Mock Draft Tracker 4.0 has draft analysts completely torn on what the Minnesota Vikings should do at 24th overall

The Super Bowl has been set and only two teams are remaining. For the rest of them, they are now onto draft season. The Minnesota Vikings have been there for two weeks and we've learned quite a bit about the draft class. The biggest thing we've learned so far? We don't know that much about […]

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Sep 23, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) makes a catch as Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) defends in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. The catch was reviewed and ruled and incomplete pass and Morrison was given a pass interference penalty.
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The Super Bowl has been set and only two teams are remaining. For the rest of them, they are now onto draft season.

The Minnesota Vikings have been there for two weeks and we've learned quite a bit about the draft class. The biggest thing we've learned so far? We don't know that much about who will be selected by the Vikings at 24th overall.

Through four weeks of doing our mock draft roundup, it's been all over the place. Over 8 mock drafts, there have been 30 different players with a whopping 18 of them having been selected just once.

This week was no different, with 13 players being sent to the Vikings.

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Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

Minnesota has big-time cornerback questions. All three starters — Stephon Gilmore, Shaquill Griffin and slot guy Byron Murphy Jr. — are free agents, along with backup Fabian Moreau. So, even though the Vikings led the NFL in interceptions by quite a bit (24, five more than second best), they might have to restock their CB room in the draft. Morrison missed all but six games in 2024 with a hip injury, but he's a top-tier cover man. He has sound technique, and he has the ball skills to keep Minnesota's INT total high. Morrison had nine picks and 21 pass breakups over his career.-Kiper Jr.

Jihaad Campbell, ILB, Alabama

Imagine if the Vikings' defense had another versatile monster in the middle of the defense to both drop in coverage and rush the passer. That kind of elite linebacker play is something the Vikings miss.

Jihaad Campbell is a rare throwback linebacker prospect with his versatility. He has shot up draft boards with his freakish athleticism for his 6'3, 244-pound frame. Campbell is a capable do-it-all 'backer who can carry vertical routes just as easily as he can scrape across the formation in pursuit of a ball carrier.-Schulte

Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

Minnesota needs to get better inside offensively. Booker is an imposing presence from his offensive guard position, and plays with some bad intentions. He could help the Vikings run game immediately.-Roberts

Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

The Vikings lose multiple secondary starters, so getting a guy who can play at multiple spots in the defensive backfield feels almost like a cheat code. Jahdae Barron’s versatility is his best weapon, and would allow the Vikings to build around him in free agency, slotting in at the position of highest need. Against Ohio State, he was excellent in man coverage on Jeremiah Smith.-Helms

Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

The Vikings have a handful of impending free agents in the cornerback room: Byron Murphy, Stephon Gilmore, Shaquill Griffin and Fabian Moreau. Revel suffered an unfortunate season-ending knee injury but looked like a top-15 pick before it. He has the length, speed, and physicality to match up with bigger receivers at the next level.-Borquez

Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

I am a big fan of Darien Porter for how well he moves with his size (6’4″) at the cornerback position. He tackles well, is fast enough to be reliable in man coverage, and is physical at the line of scrimmage. All of those things would have him become a playmaker in Brian Flores’ defense.-Harbaugh

Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

The secondary could be in for significant upheaval given that the top four cornerbacks and starting safeties Cam Bynum and Harrison Smith are all on expiring contracts. But with the way the board pans out in this scenario, Minnesota instead turns its sights to Harmon, who's comfortable anchoring against the run or ripping past blockers to disrupt the pass game.-Middlehurst-Schwartz

Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

The New York Giants must address the quarterback situation this offseason, and with the best two prospects off the board, GM Joe Schoen moves the third-overall pick and a third-round selection to move back and acquire the Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy. The former Michigan Wolverine would arguably be the top quarterback prospect in this year’s draft and pairs well with alpha receiver Malik Nabers and standout RB Tyrone Tracy, both coming off breakout rookie seasons.

While it would be tough for Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to move on from McCarthy before even seeing him play, their window to win now is very much open with QB Sam Darnold resurrecting his career. Adding Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and the best two-way player in College Football since Charles Woodson, would immediately make Minnesota co-favorites to win the NFC North next year.

Hunter ranked top five in the nation for receptions (92), receiving yards (1,152) and receiving touchdowns (14). This is while being arguably the cornerback in the nation, ranking 15th in interceptions (four) and pass deflections (11).

Landing in Minnesota would allow Hunter to become the team’s top cornerback, replacing veteran Stephon Gilmore. Head coach and play-caller Kevin O’Connell could also dial up Hunter on offense in specific packages that also feature arguably the league’s best receiver, Justin Jefferson, and former Biletnikoff Award winner Jordan Addison. Good luck to any secondary stopping that trio.-Woolcick

Trade Details: 

  • Giants Receive:
    • MIN 2025 Pick 1.24
    • J.J. McCarthy (QB)
  • Vikings Receive:
    • NYG 2025 Pick 1.03
    • NYG 2025 Pick 3.03

TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Minnesota could use some more firepower up front, and Nolen fits the bill. He’s a crazy talented player with explosiveness littered all over the tape, but his consistency will come into question.-Acosta

Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

To this point in the head coaching cycle, the Vikings have been able to avoid losing defensive coordinator Brian Flores. They give him a stout piece in the middle of the defense.-Edwards

Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Starks didn’t make as many plays as we’re accustomed to seeing from him in 2024, but people at Georgia rave about his intangibles, leadership and work ethic. He has the versatility to play over the top or cover the slot.-Jeremiah 

Overview

ProspectSelections

CB Shavon Revel Jr.

12

CB Benjamin Morrison

11

CB Jahdae Barron

11

DT Walter Nolen

7

DT Kenneth Grant

6

CB Trey Amos

5

OG Tyler Booker

5

DT Tyleik Williams

4

RB Omarion Hampton

3

RB Ashton Jeanty

2

CB Darien Porter Jr.

2

DT Derrick Harmon

2

OT Emery Jones Jr.

1

CB Azareye’h Thomas

1

OG Tate Ratledge

1

EDGE Landon Jackson

1

OL Donovan Jackson

1

EDGE Shemar Stewart

1

OL Marcus Mbow

1

OT Josh Simmons

1

EDGE Mykel Williams

1

OT Josh Conerly Jr.

1

RB Kaleb Johnson

1

CB Maxwell Hairston

1

LB Jihaad Campbell

1

CB/WR Travis Hunter

1

RB TreVeyon Henderson

1

S Nick Emmanwori

1

OT Jonah Savaiinaea

1

S Malaki Starks

1

Total

87

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