Vikings 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Jordan Addison’s latest legal troubles shift Kwesi Adofo Mensah’s strategy in a significant way

The Minnesota Vikings are primed to move on from Jordan Addison now more than ever, and they could find his replacement in the NFL Draft.

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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The NFL Draft is coming faster than we think. Sure, it’s three months away, and a lot will change until then, but that will pass more quickly than we realize.

Just this week, the Minnesota Vikings’ potential draft strategy might have shifted following Jordan Addison’s arrest in Florida on Monday. He is now eligible for an extension, and his fifth-year option will need to be decided shortly after the NFL Draft. What will the Vikings choose to do with Addison?

There is a good argument to move on from him, and if they do, they will have to replace his production. This is what a potential draft could look like if they move on.

Minnesota Vikings 7-round NFL mock draft

Round 1, pick 18: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

Wide receiver in the first round? Are we sure that’s a good idea? Unfortunately, Addison’s arrest earlier in the week makes it more likely that this latest legal issue could prompt a trade. The Vikings also have Jalen Nailor set to hit free agency, and there’s no guarantee he will be back.

If they take a wide receiver, this is a good class to take one. Boston is different from every wide receiver Kevin O’Connell has featured. He’s a traditional X-receiver at 6-4 and plays like it. His ball skills at the catch point are the best in the class, and he thrives in that role. If the Vikings want to diversify the offense, Boston is a great place to start.

Round 2, pick 49: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

Safety is a tough spot for the Vikings. They have Josh Metellus under contract, but Harrison Smith is likely to retire, and Theo Jackson didn’t take the step forward we expected. Safety is a likely priority, and there are a plethora of safeties available on Day 2.

Thieneman is an interesting player. He transferred from Purdue to Oregon and had a good year in Eugene. He plays a similar style of football to Smith and could seamlessly step into his role in Brian Flores’ defense.

Round 3, pick 82: Harold Perkins, ILB, LSU

Linebacker is a position of need for the Vikings, and if they don’t get one early, the position dries up quickly in the NFL Draft. If they end up passing on the likes of Sonny Styles and C.J. Allen, there will be more variables in their evaluations.

Perkins was considered a first-round pick at one point, and even had some believing he should be an edge rusher. The reality is that Perkins 220 pounds, and a good hybrid safety/linebacker. If he can gain around 10 pounds of muscle, there’s a chance he can be a long-term piece on defense.

Round 3, pick 97 (projected compensatory): Ahmari Harvey, CB, Georgia Tech

It’s no secret that I have a type at cornerback. I love players who are slightly smaller but willing to go to war with every wide receiver they face. Harvey is that guy.

He’s a feisty player with elite click-and-close ability across all phases. He also thrives at the catch point, attacking the ball through the receiver’s hands. The Vikings could use a couple of cornerbacks in the NFL Draft, and Harvey has the potential to be a long-term starter.

Round 5, pick 161: George Gumbs Jr., EDGE, Florida

The Vikings don’t have a dire need at edge rusher, but Gumbs is someone who is very intriguing. He enrolled at Northern Illinois in 2021 as a 180 pound wide receiver. He eventually moved over to the defensive side of the football and became a talented edge rusher. With his movement skills, the Vikings could work with him to be a versatile weapon off the edge.

Round 6, pick 195: Jam Miller, RB, Alabama

Miller isn’t going to wow you with his speed or elusiveness in the open field, but he is a talented back in a zone scheme. He is a similar player to Jordan Mason: a high cut runner who would thrive in a wide-zone system where he can use vision and his cutting ability to maximize his talent level.

Round 7, pick 234: RJ Maryland, TE, SMU

There is a lot of discussion around T.J. Hockenson potentially being a salary cap casualty. Even if he stays, finding a TE3 could be a priority after Gavin Bartholomew missed his rookie season with a back injury. Maryland has been one of the more consistent pass catchers at the position over the last three years, and brings a diverse skill set in that department that’s worth continuing to develop.

Round 7, pick 235: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin

Demmings is one of the best cornerbacks in the country at the FCS level. Playing at Stephen F. Austin, Demmings stands at 6-1 and 190 pounds and is a ball hawk on the outside. He only allowed 18 catches for 246 yards and a touchdowns this season, while intercepting four passes. The passer rating allowed of 39.8 is only 0.2 points higher than just spiking the football.

Round 7, pick 244: Bryce Foster, C, Kansas

Center and swing tackle are the only two “needs” for the Vikings on the offensive line. Foster has been a five year starter at both Texas A&M and Kansas with 3,269 snaps played in his college career. Experience is a good thing to have coming into the NFL, and Foster is a player who could be a good depth player.

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