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Vikings Mock Draft: Cornerback, Linebacker, RB
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The Minnesota Vikings 2026 season concluded with a 9-8 record, marking the start of their offseason and mock draft season. With the 18th overall pick in Aprils NFL draft, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah aims to strengthen the corners and trenches early, followed by acquiring a young running back to end a long drought.
In the first mock draft, the Vikings select cornerback Mansoor Delane from LSU in the first round to address their thin depth at cornerback. They then choose inside linebacker Anthony Hill Junior from Texas in the second round to bolster their linebacker corps.
The Vikings continue to address their needs in the third round by drafting center Connor Lew from Auburn to replace the concussion-plagued Ryan Kelly and running back Nick Singleton from Penn State to provide a fresh, explosive option in the backfield.
Later rounds see the Vikings add tight end Jamari Johnson, safety Bray Hubbard, edge rusher Boubacar Traoré, and tackle Niki Prongos for depth. This draft strategy focuses on immediate defensive needs and injects youth into the offense, setting the stage for a stronger push in the upcoming season.
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