Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Roundup 2.0
Throughout the year and leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, we will update our Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Minnesota Vikings from several prominent sites and draft analysts.
The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Vikings:
24. Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon
Another high-energy disruptor would only make Brian Flores' defense more dangerous. The Vikings could use more depth up front.
24. Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan
Minnesota has way more talent on offense than they do on defense. It sounds as though defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be back for another season despite taking some head coaching interviews, so the goal is to give him some talent to keep the defensive trajectory pointing upward.
24. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
If Morrison's medicals check out, the well-sized cover corner would be a nice fit for a secondary that prioritizes tackling and toughness on the perimeter.
30. Derrick Harmon, IDL, Oregon
The Vikings had a great defense without many great players, particularly along the interior of the defensive line. Derrick Harmon from Oregon gives Minnesota a chance to find that impact defensive tackle.
The Athletic — Baumgardner/Dochterman
24. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
As the Vikings prepare for the post-Harrison Smith world, they need another third-level playmaker. Emmanwori was that and more for the Gamecocks — he had two pick sixes this season (and a third called back because of roughing the passer). Emmanwori can hit and cover, plus he's a high-energy player. You're getting the full package.
24. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
As noted by The Athletic's Bruce Feldman, Emmanwori is an athletic freak who runs close to 23 mph at 227 pounds and vertical jumps 42 inches. Emmanwori has the length and physicality to match up with tight ends and above-average ball skills (six interceptions over past two years) although he's at his best in run support.
24. T.J. Sanders, IDL, South Carolina
Minnesota appears to have another year of Brian Flores calling the defense on deck. With that in mind, the team would benefit from more dynamic, young talent for Flores's aggressive pressure scheme. TJ Sanders is one of the most disruptive interior talents in this year's class. Putting him in positions to play in a loaded front or base looks like a complement to Harrison Phillips, giving Minnesota another dangerous weapon to force mistakes from opposing quarterbacks.
24. Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Starks didn't make as many plays as we're accustomed to seeing from him in 2024, but people at Georgia rave about his intangibles, leadership and work ethic. He has the versatility to play over the top or cover the slot.
24. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Minnesota has big-time cornerback questions. All three starters -- Stephon Gilmore, Shaquill Griffin and slot guy Byron Murphy Jr. -- are free agents, along with backup Fabian Moreau. So, even though the Vikings led the NFL in interceptions by quite a bit (24, five more than second best), they might have to restock their CB room in the draft. Morrison missed all but six games in 2024 with a hip injury, but he's a top-tier cover man. He has sound technique, and he has the ball skills to keep Minnesota's INT total high. Morrison had nine picks and 21 pass breakups over his career.
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