Notre Dame's Michael Mayer is one of the tight end prospects expected to be taken in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.
Darron Cummings, Associated Press

Draft tight end? Vikings have already upgraded with veterans

April 25, 2023
The Vikings have built up the tight end position through trades and free agency, so investing a high draft pick in another one seems unlikely.
Wide receiver Jordan Addison starred at both Pittsburgh (17 TDs in 2021) and USC (eight TDs in 2022). Could he step in as the Vikings’ third wide re

Help needed: Vikings have hole to fill at wide receiver. Can the draft fill it?

April 17, 2023
Vikings draft preview: The Vikings haven't made a big addition at receiver since Adam Thielen's release. They could use more targets (and more speed) around superstar Justin Jefferson.
Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Virginia's Lavel Davis Jr., during the second half of an NCAA

Vikings secondary still a primary concern as draft comes near

April 20, 2023
Given their lack of depth and new defensive coordinator Brian Flores' emphasis on man-to-man coverage, don't be surprised if the Vikings spend another high draft pick on a cornerback.
Arkansas linebacker Bumper Pool could be a sleeper in an NFL draft that doesn’t feature depth at his position.

What does life at linebacker look like for Vikings with Kendricks gone?

April 20, 2023
The Vikings aren't exactly rock-solid at inside linebacker, and year's draft class at the position is lackluster. But there's a sleeper candidate who may be worth drafting for his name alone.
Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Tippmann (75) gets set to snap the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday,

Vikings offensive line is better. But can it keep improving?

April 24, 2023
The team returns every offensive lineman from last season. But would the Vikings draft yet another interior lineman in an attempt to make a good thing better?
Defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) is another eye-catching defender from Georgia, but off-the-field concerns have caused his draft stock to fall.

Deep pool of pass rushers could be part of later-round Vikings draft

April 26, 2023
After two free-agent signings, the Vikings seem unlikely to add a front-seven defender in the first round. But they could be eyeing edge rushers and defensive linemen after that.

If the Vikings draft a quarterback, here are some of their options

April 21, 2023
With Kirk Cousins in the final year of his contract, the team is approaching a decision at QB. But do they like any prospect enough to take him in the first round?
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April 19, 2023
Dalvin Cook’s future with the Vikings should become more clear in the days leading up to the draft — or in the days after.

Will Cook be price Vikings pay for picks in the draft?

Dalvin Cook remains on the team, but that could change if the Vikings find a suitable trade or decide to free nearly $6 million by releasing the running back.