9 prospects debut on Vikings 2025 NFL Mock Draft Tracker 3.0 including hyper athletic pass rusher
The Minnesota Vikings offseason is off to a rousing start. They have signed 16 players to reserve/futures contracts and had their end-of-season press conferences to prepare for the beginning of the all-star circuit starting this weekend in Frisco, Texas with the Shrine Bowl. This is the third week of the 2025 mock draft roundup and […]
The Minnesota Vikings offseason is off to a rousing start.
They have signed 16 players to reserve/futures contracts and had their end-of-season press conferences to prepare for the beginning of the all-star circuit starting this weekend in Frisco, Texas with the Shrine Bowl.
This is the third week of the 2025 mock draft roundup and it's quite interesting to see the results. We already have 24 different prospects, including a whopping nine new prospects this week. The positional breakdown is quite interesting.
| Position | Prospects |
|---|---|
Offensive Line | 8 |
Cornerback | 7 |
Defensive Tackle | 3 |
Edge Rusher | 3 |
Running Back | 3 |
The only things that we have gathered so far is:
- Mock drafters have no idea who to send to the Vikings
- This class has a lot of varied opinions
Vikings 2025 NFL Mock Draft roundup 2.0 highlighted by five new players, including Texas standout
The Vikings have a type so far this year when it comes to mock drafts
Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Minnesota Viking’s defense had a wholly obvious identity: really good against the pass, really bad against the run. At 6’3” and 339, Kenneth Grant could be the run-stuffer Minnesota craves.-Goldsher
Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
- A to Z Sports' Ian Valentino
- The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Ayrton Ostly
- Fantasy Pros' Benjamin Morrison
- San Diego Union Tribune's Eddie Brown
It's easy to forget that Notre Dame's best defender missed the entire season with an injury. Minnesota could grab an interior lineman here, but I think they address that in free agency. Benjamin Morrison gives Brian Flores an elite man corner to deploy, which will take his unit up a whole new notch.-Valentino
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Hairston is one of the best kept secrets in the 2025 class, especially with him missing some time this season. From an overall athleticism and ball skills perspective, you won’t find many better. There’s a lot to love about the former Kentucky star.-Roberts
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Anyone who watched the Vikings’ playoff collapse to the Rams knows Minnesota needs to address its offensive line in a major way this offseason. But assuming those upgrades come in free agency, the Vikings could look for help at running back here.
Jeanty deservedly will command all of the Round 1 running back talk, but Johnson is worthy of landing in the top 32 picks, as well. The Iowa back would be a great fit for Minnesota’s outside-zone scheme, and his impact would help open the passing game.-Brugler
Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
The Vikings have a lot of needs to fortify this offseason and a pass rushing defensive tackle is arguably the most important. Nolen is a three-down defender who can do a little bit of everything for you, especially get pressure on the quarterback.-Forness
Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
The Vikings will want to make sure they start the J.J. McCarthy era off right by surrounding him with an offensive line that won't embarrass him in the playoffs (like with Sam Darnold). Tyler Booker is a physical force and the clear top option among the true interior offensive lineman prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.-May
Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Before his injury, Shavon Revel felt like a first-round lock. With his injury occurring so early in the 2024 season, the Vikings are fine selecting him here. He's long, uber-talented and comes with plus ball skills.-Trapasso
Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona
The injury to left tackle Christian Darrisaw only brought a brighter light to Minnesota's offensive line issues this season. The selection of Jonah Savaiinaea, who played right tackle at Arizona, will hopefully bring some stability to a unit that may or may not be protecting Sam Darnold next season.-Edwards
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Williams is a tough player to slot because he’s got great physical traits but hasn’t figured out how to use them very well as a pass rusher just yet, despite playing in a prime pass-rushing role. Minnesota stops the anxiety here for a player who could very well go in the top 10.-Risdon
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Did you see the playoff loss? The offensive line graded out as 21st this season, but they did lose their anchor Christian Darrisaw to injury. Simmons projects as a LT, but they’ve got to take their top-rated tackle or guard.-McIntyre
Marcus Mbow, C, Purdue
Garrett Bradbury is an unrestricted free agent heading into the offseason and Minnesota will likely hand the reins over to J.J. McCarthy at quarterback next season, so continuity isn’t there between a center-quarterback duo anyways.
Mbow has been projected to guard by many, but his best bet for NFL stardom is at the pivot. Coincidentally, his hip fluidity and ability to pivot is what makes him such an outstanding candidate to anchor down the middle of an offensive line. Add in some violent hands, conspicuous explosiveness, and a keen eye for defensive line games and Minnesota might have a gem.-Miller
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Brian Flores' defense receives a gift at pick No. 24 with Jahdae Barron. The versatile Barron was a Swiss army knife for a Texas defense that dominated all year. Flores' creative use of coverage rotations and pressures will allow Barron to play a similar do-it-all role. His elite instincts make him an immediate impact player, whether he's lining up at nickel, safety, or cornerback. Barron's ability to contribute in both phases of the game will significantly improve the Vikings' defense for years to come.-Johnstone
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Minnesota’s dominant defense under Brian Flores was one of the stories of the season. They finished the year second in EPA/play allowed, but did so without any dominant players on the inside. Shemar Stewart may not offer much when it comes to getting after the quarterback, but he was as solid against the run as anyone this year. He also has that positional flexibility that Flores covets and is still quite young. The Vikings wouldn’t need him to contribute right away, allowing him to slowly acclimate to the NFL.-Cola
Overview
| Player | Selection |
|---|---|
CB Benjamin Morrison | 8 |
CB Jahdae Barron | 7 |
DT Kenneth Grant | 6 |
CB Shavon Revel Jr. | 6 |
CB Trey Amos | 3 |
DT Walter Nolen | 3 |
RB Omarion Hampton | 3 |
DT Tyleik Williams | 3 |
RB Ashton Jeanty | 2 |
OG Tyler Booker | 2 |
OT Emery Jones Jr. | 1 |
CB Azareye’h Thomas | 1 |
CB Darien Porter Jr. | 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 Jonah Savaiinaea | 1 |
OT Josh Conerly Jr. | 1 |
RB Kaleb Johnson | 1 |
CB Maxwell Hairston | 1 |
Total Selections | 61 |
