The biggest issue on the Minnesota Vikings roster right now is the lack of depth.

Former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah struggled when it came to drafting. One of the biggest issues within that was the lack of draft capital on day two. Over the last three NFL Drafts, the Vikings made just two selections: cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (2023: No. 102) and wide receiver Tai Felton (2025: No. 102).

That isn’t going to help the Vikings win their first Super Bowl. Right now, they are slated to select three times on day two, and they could get more picks.

Minnesota Vikings have possible trade partner in NFL Draft

Nearly everyone this year has been rumored to trade down in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Vikings would love to trade down slightly and get another day two pick, which is where the depth of this class is.

They may be able to strike a deal, as the Houston Texans are apparently looking to trade up with the intention of landing Auburn Tigers edge rusher Keldric Faulk.

Hearing rumblings of the Texans looking to trade up & a target who comes to mind is Keldrick Faulk. Ryans was in SF when Buckner and Armstead were there and made a point of targeting Denico Autry as a free agent. Faulk is long and still growing into his frame. (1/2)

— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) April 23, 2026

The Texans have a significant amount of draft capital with the Laremy Tunsil trade giving them an extra second-round pick in this draft. They have capital to maneuver up and down the draft board, and there are packages that can make it work. The Rich Hill Trade Chart

Vikings Give	Pick Value	Texans Give	Pick Value	Value Surplus
18	287	28, 59	300	145th overall
18, 97	325	28, 59, 106	332	180th overall
18, 244	289	28, 69, 141	295	188th overall
18, 97	325	38, 59, 69, 167	328	223rd overall

How the Vikings want to maneuver the board in this situation, they will be able to. The big question will be how far they are willing to go down the board. 28th is a long way down the board, but adding two total picks by dropping to 38th overall could give them better value, with the board being players of similar talent.

It’s an interesting idea for the Vikings to consider, and it will all depend on who is on the board.