Talented cornerback remains a priority while offensive weapon makes his debut in Minnesota Vikings NFL Mock Draft Tracker
The Minnesota Vikings are a fascinating team when it comes to the NFL Draft, and it could hinge on the future of Jordan Addison.
The NFL playoffs are now down to four teams, and the Minnesota Vikings are still working on getting back to the NFC Championship Game. They haven’t been in the final four since the 2017 season, and they only got there because of the Minneapolis Miracle.
As things sit right now, it feels like Kevin O’Connell’s squad has a long way to return there, but with an offense that often felt disastrous, they still finished 9-8 and won the final five games of the season.
We don’t know how the Vikings will approach this offseason, and that will affect how they handle the NFL Draft. Wide receiver Jordan Addison’s arrest last week could change their strategy. Right now, there is a runaway favorite for the Vikings in the first-round of the NFL Draft, but we saw a couple of new faces added to the mock draft tracker.
Minnesota Vikings NFL mock draft tracker
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
“If T.J. Hockenson is a cap casualty this offseason, tight end would move up the Vikings’ needs list. Sadiq is a big, freaky athlete with the adjustment skills to make difficult catches look routine and the mentality to be an asset as a blocker. NFL teams believe he has the talent to be a top-10 pick.” – Brugler
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
- Pro Football Network’s Jacob Infante
- CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson
- USA Today’s Ayrton Ostly
- Pro Football Focus’ Max Chadwick
- A to Z Sports’ Staff
- CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards
- Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness
“All things considered, it’s a minor miracle the Minnesota Vikings went 9-8, given the instability they faced at quarterback this year. It’s far too early to give up on J.J. McCarthy, but their roster could benefit if they invest in their shaky secondary early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
“Avieon Terrell is a sharp cover man with excellent speed and short-area burst, as well as good route-recognition capabilities. In 2024, he notched 2 interceptions and 12 pass breakups for Clemson, and he’s combined 21 pass deflections over the course of his last two seasons.
“This year, he improved as a tackler, dropping his missed tackle percentage down to 10.4% from 4.1% the year before.” – Infante
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
“Banks would be a potential game wrecker for an already exciting defensive front for Minnesota. He would only elevate the current players along that unit, and he made so many splash plays when healthy as a Gator. This fit makes a ton of sense.” – A to Z Sports
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
“While the Vikings may be upset to miss out on Love, Clemson’s Peter Woods will help them quickly quell any draft-day blues, as he is a highly physical and high-motor player who excels against both the pass and the run. Adding a player like Woods to an already solid defensive front will create more pressure on opposing offenses and create more havoc in what is becoming one of the best divisions in football.” – Weil
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
“Byron Murphy and Isaiah Rodgers played well in 2025, but there’s no such thing as too many talented quarterbacks in a defense as aggressive as Brian Flores’. Adding McCoy would create space to shift Rodgers to the slot, adding strength over the middle alongside a young player who can be trusted on the boundary.” – D’Andrea
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
“The Vikings need to get more explosive in stretching the field with their passing game, as there was too much short-to-intermediate reliance. Tate can take the top off the defense and get open well in single coverage outside away from Justin Jefferson to boost J.J. McCarthy.” – Iyer
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
“Safety, tight end, and possibly center (if Ryan Kelly retires) are among the Vikings’ needs, but corner should be the top priority. But Minnesota patiently stays put and takes the best player available at the position, Delane. He’s a playmaking ball hawk who would add a lot to a secondary that slipped in 2025.” – Abbey
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
“Jordan Addison’s NFL future is in doubt following his third arrest since entering the league. He was hardly dependable even when he was in the field, and Justin Jefferson suffered from his absence and poor quarterback play. The offense needs another receiver, if for no other reason than to help JJ McCarthy’s development. Lemon is a great route runner who can break off big plays at any given moment. While Jefferson attacks each level of the field, Lemon can work underneath and intermediate to give the passing game a check-down option to keep the chains moving.” – Bradshaw
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
“Why Jeremiyah Love here? Aaron Jones could be a cap casualty, and Jordan Mason has just one more year left on his deal. The Minnesota Vikings need a strong run game while they figure out their short- and long-term quarterback situation, and Love is an elite talent. If he is on the board, he’s too good to pass up.” – Eisner
Vikings NFL mock draft overview
Through three weeks of our mock draft tracker, we have a sample size of 50 mock drafts. It’s enough to give us a sense of how analysts view the Vikings right now, and there are five positions they are focused on.
| Player | Selections |
| CB Avieon Terrell | 20 |
| CB Mansoor Delane | 6 |
| RB Jeremiyah Love | 5 |
| CB Jermod McCoy | 5 |
| DT Caleb Banks | 3 |
| DT A’Mauri Washington | 2 |
| TE Kenyon Sadiq | 2 |
| LB C.J. Allen | 1 |
| CB Brandon Cisse | 1 |
| DT Kayden McDonald | 1 |
| CB Colton Hood | 1 |
| DT Peter Woods | 1 |
| WR Carnell Tate | 1 |
| WR Makai Lemon | 1 |
| Total | 50 |