Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell have used the draft and free agency to build the Minnesota Vikings into an NFC contender. While we are months away from meaningful football, we are one step closer to knowing what the 2023 version of the Vikings will look like.

We already projected what Minnesota's 53-man roster will look like come September, now it's time to map out what the depth chart will be structured with that Week 1 roster.

Note: Players with one asterisk (*) represent 2023 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) represent 2023 undrafted free agents.

Position	Starter(s)	Backups
Quarterback	Kirk Cousins	Jaren Hall* Nick Mullens
Running back	Dalvin Cook	C.J. Ham Alexander Mattison DeWayne McBride* Kene Nwangwu
Wide receiver	Jordan Addison* Justin Jefferson K. J. Osborn	Jalen Nailor  Jalen Reagor
Tight end	T. J. Hockenson	Johnny Mundt Josh Oliver
Offensive line	Garrett Bradbury Ezra Cleveland Christian Darrisaw Ed Ingram Brian O’Neill	Blake Brandel Chris Reed Austin Schlottmann Oli Udoh
Defensive line	Dean Lowry Harrison Phillips  Khyiris Tonga	James Lynch Jaquelin Roy*
Outside linebacker	Marcus Davenport Danielle Hunter	Andre Carter II** Danielle Hunter Patrick Jones II Za’Darius Smith D. J. Wonnum
Inside linebacker	Brian Asamoah Jordan Hicks	Ivan Pace Jr.** Troy Reeder
Cornerback	Mekhi Blackmon* Akayleb Evans Byron Murphy	Andrew Booth Jr.  Joejuan Williams Jay Ward*
Safety	Camryn Bynum Harrison Smith	Lewis Cine Josh Metellus
Kicker	Greg Joseph
Punter	Ryan Wright
Long snapper	Andrew DePauloa
Kick returner	Kene Nwangwu
Punt returner	Jalen Reagor

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There are a couple of position battles that will be intriguing to watch throughout training camp. The Vikings have a new-look group at the cornerback position, and in Brian Flores' new defense the top players in man coverage will have an early advantage.

On the offensive side of the ball, Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell will battle it out for the final spot at wide receiver. Powell's special teams value should not be overlooked, but Nailor's upside might be a tick higher.

Vikings fans should feel confident in a return to the postseason after a productive offseason from Adofo-Mensah and his front office staff. The only question seems to be whether or not Minnesota can stave off the Detroit lions for the NFC North title.