After addressing virtually all of their weaknesses in free agency via a $300 million spending spree, the Vikings used the 2025 NFL Draft to add depth across the roster.
Though they didn’t have many picks at their disposal, the Vikings still managed to add talented players on both sides of the ball. It will be interesting to see them up close and personal next month during rookie minicamp
Here’s a look at the full 2025 draft class:
Donovan Jackson (Round 1, Pick 24)
Position: Left Guard
College: Ohio State
Analysis: It’s safe to assume that Jackson is already the favorite to take over at left guard. He has has the power needed to anchor in the pass game and pave the way in the run game. He also has a good combination of speed and quickness that should help him excel in the trenches at the next level. The biggest competition for Jackson as of right now is Blake Brandel. He was the incumbent at left guard from last season and will still try to prove himself as a viable option.
Tai Felton (Round 3, Pick 102)
Position: Receiver
College: Maryland
Analysis: The speed that Felton brings to table stands out above everything else. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds, which, in turn, should help him be able to take the top of the defense whenever he’s on the field. After working on the outside for most of his career, Felton has recently started to develop his craft on the inside. He also has the ability to contribute on special teams if that’s what he’s asked to do.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (Round 5, Pick 139)
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Georgia
Analysis: The fact that Ingram-Dawkins can play multiple positions on the defensive line could help him carve out a niche for himself sooner rather than later. Think kind of like what Jihad Ward did last season in his limited snaps. The athleticism that Ingram Dawkins possesses should allow him to make an impact as a rotational pass rusher right off the bat.
Kobe King (Round 6, Pick 201)
Position: Linebacker
College: Penn State
Analysis: There’s a violence to the way that King tackles that fits the way Brian Flores like to play defense. It’s not hard to imagine King being able to stop the run should translate from the onset. He will need to show improvement in coverage in order to garner more playing time. If he wants to see the field early in his career, King would be wise to make himself useful on special teams.
Gavin Bartholomew (Round 6, Pick 202)
Position: Tight End
College: Pittsburgh
Analysis: Looking at Bartholomew, he’s certainly more T.J. Hockenson than he is Josh Oliver. He has showcased some natural skills catching the ball. He will needs to continue to prove himself as a blocker. Luckily for Bartholomew, he won’t be asked to do too much right away with Hockenson and Oliver in front of him.
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