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Minnesota Vikings
5 total picks · 1 EDGE · 1 LB · 1 DT · 1 OT · 1 S
Vikings' 2026 draft class focused on EDGE and LB — an attempt to address roster priorities with a mix of immediate starters and long-term developmental bets. Read each report below for our take on fit, role, and fantasy implications.
R1 · Pick 18EDGE
CB
Caleb Banks
MIN·Florida
Strengths
- Plus first-step explosion
- Productive at Florida with multi-year sack output
- Plus motor and pursuit
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R2 · Pick 51LB
JG
Jake Golday
MIN·Cincinnati
Strengths
- Plus range from sideline to sideline
- Three-down workload at Cincinnati
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R3 · Pick 82DT
DO
Domonique Orange
MIN·Iowa State
Strengths
- Plus anchor at the point of attack
- Disruptive interior presence at Iowa State
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R3 · Pick 96OT
CT
Caleb Tiernan
MIN·Northwestern
Strengths
- Plus mirror athleticism in pass pro
- Anchored a high-level college line at Northwestern
- Smart vs. games and stunts
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R3 · Pick 97S
JT
Jakobe Thomas
MIN·Miami
Strengths
- Plus range from the deep half
- Versatile box/deep usage at Miami
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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