The Vikings kept eight of their nine draft picks on the initial 53-man roster. That is a successful first checkpoint, but it is not the finish line.Roster cutdown day rewards promise, versatility, special-teams value and future potential. The regular season asks a harder question: Which rookies can help Minnesota win now?For much of this class, … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings welcomed a deep rookie class in late April, including 1st-Round defensive tackle Caleb Banks all the way to Cincinnati center Gavin Gerhardt in Round 7. The regular season is about three weeks away for those newcomers and the franchise, but in the meantime, right tackle Brian O’Neill revealed intriguing intel about some … Read more
The Vikings’ 2026 rookie class arrived at training camp with an unusual amount of momentum.Caleb Banks looked healthy after a long recovery from his foot injury. Domonique Orange had flashed inside. Demond Claiborne’s speed became one of camp’s most-discussed traits. Max Bredeson quickly found a role in the revamped run game. Charles Demmings made play … Read more
In recent years, the Vikings have had tiny draft classes and it was quite easy to put a finger on the biggest early contributor. This year might be a little different. The interim front office drafted nine players and added several undrafted rookies in the process. Also unusual was the arrival of some Day 2 … Read more