Vikings can add potential starters on day three of NFL Draft with high end talent at positions of need

The Minnesota Vikings have only made two picks so far in the 2025 NFL Draft, but they made good ones. At 24th overall, the Vikings selected Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson and Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton at 102nd overall. Going into day three, the Vikings have two more picks after trading with the […]

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Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive back Quincy Riley (3) watches during warmups before facing off against the Austin Peay Governors at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
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The Minnesota Vikings have only made two picks so far in the 2025 NFL Draft, but they made good ones. At 24th overall, the Vikings selected Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson and Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton at 102nd overall.

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Going into day three, the Vikings have two more picks after trading with the Houston Texans: 139 and 142 at the top of the second round. Only having two picks is tough for where the Vikings are at, but they can maneuver to create more if they want tp move down the board. There are quite a few players the Vikings can target at the top of the NFL Draft.

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Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville

Scouting Report

Both picks for the Vikings have been on the offensive side of the football to help maximize J.J. McCarthy's first year as a starting quarterback. With their draft picks on day two, at least one of them should be on the defensive side of the football.

Riley is the captain of the All-Forno team and my favorite player in the class. He doesn't have ideal size and just under 5'11, 193 lbs, but the athleticism, ball skills, and patience are an incredible combination. Just let him play in coverage and reap the rewards.

DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State

Scouting Report

Running back isn't a position that the Vikings need to address in the NFL Draft, but it's one that they should seriously consider. The running back class is incredibly deep across the board, but there are some really talented backs available at the top of round four.

Giddens is also a member of the All-Forno team due to his excellent ability to thrive in multiple avenues across the board. Giddens can attack in both gap and zone schemes with a great one-cut ability and burst through the hole and to the second level.

CJ West, DT, Indiana

Defensive line isn't a need per se, but finding youth is going to be something they need to focus on this year and next year. They could end up waiting until next year to make that a focus with Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave on two-year deals, but it's something they need to get done.

West is a transfer from Kent State who thrived this past season in Indiana's playoff run. He can do everything you want from a nose tackle, from penetrating the backfield and holding firm on double teams. He does have very short arms, but at this point in the draft, that's a risk you're willing to take.

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