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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 10:38:57 AM

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Strange how some of these overall grades come out. Kiper grades the three lowest teams (Jacksonville (no #1), Minnesota, and SF) as a C. So average, but based on what? I would grade on a curve because it's about how well you did compared to other teams.

Disregarding details, I mainly liked seeing the focus was on the defense. Flores deserves it.

< Message edited by Bill Johanesen -- 4/26/2026 10:41:41 AM >

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 10:47:45 AM

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interesting how we didn't close the greenard trade until we'd secured golday...watching golday's highlights, he's got strong blitz ability in his arsenal....

I see a nice run for the defense now that Mother Hubbard Kwesi is gone. A stacked D that can blitz or drop back.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 10:49:35 AM

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we've had one hell of a ride with o'neill, and we've done a lot of cap-work with his 2021 contract...it feels like 2026 is his final season as a viking, and it wouldn't surprise me if he was traded before the deadline....

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 11:05:14 AM

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Strange how some of these overall grades come out. Kiper grades the three lowest teams (Jacksonville (no #1), Minnesota, and SF) as a C. So average, but based on what? I would grade on a curve because it's about how well you did compared to other teams.

Disregarding details, I mainly liked seeing the focus was on the defense. Flores deserves it.

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kiper seems like he's into sex appeal...i think that brzezinski arrived in the war room with a list of names on a piece of paper, and drafted every player on that list - it just so happens that most of those names weren't on kiper's cherished list....

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 11:59:05 AM

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Wouldnt mind TE Gyllenborg. 6’5 250. Athletic.

Shame about Caldwell. freakin chiefs.

Doesnt seem like we are putting our backs into it this time. (udfa)

Same reaction to the UDFA class.

In recent years, Vikes got several highly rated players (consensus board), like Ivan Pace. This year the top end is Dillon Bell and Scooby Williams.

Maybe someone will surprise.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 12:06:20 PM

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Wouldnt mind TE Gyllenborg. 6’5 250. Athletic.

Shame about Caldwell. freakin chiefs.

Doesnt seem like we are putting our backs into it this time. (udfa)

Same reaction to the UDFA class.

In recent years, Vikes got several highly rated players (consensus board), like Ivan Pace. This year the top end is Dillon Bell and Scooby Williams.

Maybe someone will surprise.

I can even see Keli Lawson sticking around bc of special team play.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 12:10:45 PM

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interesting how we didn't close the greenard trade until we'd secured golday...watching golday's highlights, he's got strong blitz ability in his arsenal....

"Howie [Roseman, Eagles GM]went on to say that as the offseason goes on, things progress and change, and as they approached the draft, they were in a position to make this move. He later gave credit to the Vikings GM for being tough but fair in their negotiations and said that the Eagles felt like it was the right move to make after finishing up Round 1 of the draft and seeing how things played out."

Seems more like the Eagles held off until after drafting Lemon and not an edge, before moving forward with the trade.

Interesting comment about our GM being "tough but fair..."

Coming from a rival, seems like solid praise. I mean, I'd rather hear, 'he screwed us big time but we wanted the player.'

Win-win I guess.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 1:47:56 PM

Bill Johanesen

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interesting how we didn't close the greenard trade until we'd secured golday...watching golday's highlights, he's got strong blitz ability in his arsenal....

"Howie [Roseman, Eagles GM]went on to say that as the offseason goes on, things progress and change, and as they approached the draft, they were in a position to make this move. He later gave credit to the Vikings GM for being tough but fair in their negotiations and said that the Eagles felt like it was the right move to make after finishing up Round 1 of the draft and seeing how things played out."

Seems more like the Eagles held off until after drafting Lemon and not an edge, before moving forward with the trade.

Interesting comment about our GM being "tough but fair..."

Coming from a rival, seems like solid praise. I mean, I'd rather hear, 'he screwed us big time but we wanted the player.'

Win-win I guess.

Years ago a couple of high-end agents said the same thing about Brzez. Then Kwesi came along and said Unleash the Credit Cards. tough but fair became overly generous and a Santa Claus.

< Message edited by Bill Johanesen -- 4/26/2026 1:49:41 PM >

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 2:44:33 PM

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Rumor on Banks. Apparently the Chargers liked Banks and the Vikes didn’t want to chance it by trading down.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 2:49:30 PM

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i wonder if we could use jake golday as a back-up edge guy as well as inside lb...he 'combined' better than van ginkel and greenard - he's got the size, speed, and general athleticism....

golday could rotate with wilson, and then also with turner/van ginkel....

Wondering about that too. And/or Flores might want to utilize Golday in some of his wild schemes like fielding five linebackers, in which case he needs to be smart and a quick learner.

There are a couple edge guys available as FA also. Clowney and AJ Epenesa

Epensea is definitely not an edge in a 3-4 (OLB). He could fit as a DE but they may be looking at getting TID more snaps.

Lots of production and fairly young. Surprised he is still available is all.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 3:48:08 PM

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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i wonder if we could use jake golday as a back-up edge guy as well as inside lb...he 'combined' better than van ginkel and greenard - he's got the size, speed, and general athleticism....

golday could rotate with wilson, and then also with turner/van ginkel....

Wondering about that too. And/or Flores might want to utilize Golday in some of his wild schemes like fielding five linebackers, in which case he needs to be smart and a quick learner.

There are a couple edge guys available as FA also. Clowney and AJ Epenesa

Epenesa is definitely not an edge in a 3-4 (OLB). He could fit as a DE but they may be looking at getting TID more snaps.

Lots of production and fairly young. Surprised he is still available is all.

Buffalo is transitioning to a 3-4 in 2026. Moreover, Epenesa failed his physical with Cleveland a month ago. He was beat up last year... neck, pec, foot...

He has been solid but unspectacular. A younger relative of mine went to school with him so I've followed his career a bit.

He's still a known quantity in Buffalo so IMO he has a shot there more than elsewhere.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 6:09:34 PM

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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i wonder if we could use jake golday as a back-up edge guy as well as inside lb...he 'combined' better than van ginkel and greenard - he's got the size, speed, and general athleticism....

golday could rotate with wilson, and then also with turner/van ginkel....

Wondering about that too. And/or Flores might want to utilize Golday in some of his wild schemes like fielding five linebackers, in which case he needs to be smart and a quick learner.

There are a couple edge guys available as FA also. Clowney and AJ Epenesa

Epenesa is definitely not an edge in a 3-4 (OLB). He could fit as a DE but they may be looking at getting TID more snaps.

Lots of production and fairly young. Surprised he is still available is all.

Buffalo is transitioning to a 3-4 in 2026. Moreover, Epenesa failed his physical with Cleveland a month ago. He was beat up last year... neck, pec, foot...

He has been solid but unspectacular. A younger relative of mine went to school with him so I've followed his career a bit.

He's still a known quantity in Buffalo so IMO he has a shot there more than elsewhere.

I looked deeper and he didn’t play much last year and is a former Hawkeye.
Does make sense then why he is still out there.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 7:50:56 PM

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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i wonder if we could use jake golday as a back-up edge guy as well as inside lb...he 'combined' better than van ginkel and greenard - he's got the size, speed, and general athleticism....

golday could rotate with wilson, and then also with turner/van ginkel....

Wondering about that too. And/or Flores might want to utilize Golday in some of his wild schemes like fielding five linebackers, in which case he needs to be smart and a quick learner.

There are a couple edge guys available as FA also. Clowney and AJ Epenesa

Epenesa is definitely not an edge in a 3-4 (OLB). He could fit as a DE but they may be looking at getting TID more snaps.

Lots of production and fairly young. Surprised he is still available is all.

Buffalo is transitioning to a 3-4 in 2026. Moreover, Epenesa failed his physical with Cleveland a month ago. He was beat up last year... neck, pec, foot...

He has been solid but unspectacular. A younger relative of mine went to school with him so I've followed his career a bit.

He's still a known quantity in Buffalo so IMO he has a shot there more than elsewhere.

I looked deeper and he didn’t play much last year and is a former Hawkeye.
Does make sense then why he is still out there.

Joey Bosa took a lot of his snaps.

He would be worth a look.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/26/2026 11:39:33 PM

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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interesting how we didn't close the greenard trade until we'd secured golday...watching golday's highlights, he's got strong blitz ability in his arsenal....

"Howie [Roseman, Eagles GM]went on to say that as the offseason goes on, things progress and change, and as they approached the draft, they were in a position to make this move. He later gave credit to the Vikings GM for being tough but fair in their negotiations and said that the Eagles felt like it was the right move to make after finishing up Round 1 of the draft and seeing how things played out."

Seems more like the Eagles held off until after drafting Lemon and not an edge, before moving forward with the trade.

Interesting comment about our GM being "tough but fair..."

Coming from a rival, seems like solid praise. I mean, I'd rather hear, 'he screwed us big time but we wanted the player.'

Win-win I guess.

Years ago a couple of high-end agents said the same thing about Brzez. Then Kwesi came along and said Unleash the Credit Cards. tough but fair became overly generous and a Santa Claus.

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i never felt that a 2nd round pick was realistic with greenard's contract issue...last season, we were tied for 2nd in sacks and 3rd in passing yards allowed...flores knows how to dial up the pressure....

The Eagles acquired outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard and a seventh-round pick in 2026 (244th overall) from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a third-round draft pick this year (98th overall) and a 2027 third-round pick.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 6:25:04 AM 1 votes

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golday's girlfriend/wife is tears - so happy...three of our top four ilb's are from cincinnati....

https://youtube.com/shorts/Rlb2pWvvl-M?si=2G9m69WAMR496dzy

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 8:07:38 AM

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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interesting how we didn't close the greenard trade until we'd secured golday...watching golday's highlights, he's got strong blitz ability in his arsenal....

"Howie [Roseman, Eagles GM]went on to say that as the offseason goes on, things progress and change, and as they approached the draft, they were in a position to make this move. He later gave credit to the Vikings GM for being tough but fair in their negotiations and said that the Eagles felt like it was the right move to make after finishing up Round 1 of the draft and seeing how things played out."

Seems more like the Eagles held off until after drafting Lemon and not an edge, before moving forward with the trade.

Interesting comment about our GM being "tough but fair..."

Coming from a rival, seems like solid praise. I mean, I'd rather hear, 'he screwed us big time but we wanted the player.'

Win-win I guess.

Years ago a couple of high-end agents said the same thing about Brzez. Then Kwesi came along and said Unleash the Credit Cards. tough but fair became overly generous and a Santa Claus.

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i never felt that a 2nd round pick was realistic with greenard's contract issue...last season, we were tied for 2nd in sacks and 3rd in passing yards allowed...flores knows how to dial up the pressure....

The Eagles acquired outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard and a seventh-round pick in 2026 (244th overall) from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a third-round draft pick this year (98th overall) and a 2027 third-round pick.

I've seen a bunch of internet criticism for the Greenard trade.
I have a ton of respect for Greenard and think he is one of Vikes best defenders...

However, flipping things around
If the Vikes had traded 2nd round pick(s) for a player that
- had 3 sacks last year
- was 29
- was oft injured (including missing games last year)
- was going need 50 mil guranteed

I think the fan base would have went ballistic.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 9:10:31 AM

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ORIGINAL: beo

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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interesting how we didn't close the greenard trade until we'd secured golday...watching golday's highlights, he's got strong blitz ability in his arsenal....

"Howie [Roseman, Eagles GM]went on to say that as the offseason goes on, things progress and change, and as they approached the draft, they were in a position to make this move. He later gave credit to the Vikings GM for being tough but fair in their negotiations and said that the Eagles felt like it was the right move to make after finishing up Round 1 of the draft and seeing how things played out."

Seems more like the Eagles held off until after drafting Lemon and not an edge, before moving forward with the trade.

Interesting comment about our GM being "tough but fair..."

Coming from a rival, seems like solid praise. I mean, I'd rather hear, 'he screwed us big time but we wanted the player.'

Win-win I guess.

Years ago a couple of high-end agents said the same thing about Brzez. Then Kwesi came along and said Unleash the Credit Cards. tough but fair became overly generous and a Santa Claus.

.
i never felt that a 2nd round pick was realistic with greenard's contract issue...last season, we were tied for 2nd in sacks and 3rd in passing yards allowed...flores knows how to dial up the pressure....

The Eagles acquired outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard and a seventh-round pick in 2026 (244th overall) from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a third-round draft pick this year (98th overall) and a 2027 third-round pick.

I've seen a bunch of internet criticism for the Greenard trade.
I have a ton of respect for Greenard and think he is one of Vikes best defenders...

However, flipping things around
If the Vikes had traded 2nd round pick(s) for a player that
- had 3 sacks last year
- was 29
- was oft injured (including missing games last year)
- was going need 50 mil guranteed

I think the fan base would have went ballistic.

Agreed beo. Part of something I mentioned the other day:

Think of it from the Philly fan perspective: Wait, we just gave up two Day 2 picks for some guy who will be 29 next month and had 3 sacks? AND signed him for $100M with $50M guaranteed?

Plus we have an additional top 100 pick in what is supposed to be a great draft next year.

I haven't seen criticism per se but rather heaps of praise for Roseman. Sort of indirect criticism I guess. The halo effect in action.

At one point I read we were the only team to secure a top 100 pick in next year's draft via draft trading, although that could have changed.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 9:30:11 AM

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Eagles fans dismiss the draft pick cost of the Greenard trade because they are already counting on a 3rd round comp pick next year for losing LB Phillips to Carolina.

They seem to forget the Eagles used a 3rd to get Phillips in the first place via a trade in November. Then the guy departs as a UFA. So Roseman burned a 3rd on a two-month rental. But he's a genius

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 9:42:27 AM 1 votes

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So what happened to our 4th round pick from this year? (Edit - Cam Robinson trade, in effect another rental)

As for next year:

In an August 2025 trade, the Carolina Panthers traded veteran WR Adam Thielen back to the Minnesota Vikings to create roster space for younger players. The Panthers received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick, while sending Thielen, a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota.

The stink of Kwesi will live through next years draft

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 10:07:24 AM

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Hockenson, T.J.
Oliver, Josh
Yurosek, Ben
Bartholomew, Gavin
Nesbit, Bryson

And we draft another ****ing TE.

I don't know... not very exciting pick but if he plays FB probably has more impact this year than most of the guys I see left on the board.

I was hoping RB... but Vikes must really not like anybody.

Not super excited about trotting out Jones/Mason again.

Look at his stat page and explain how a guy like him is a fullback replacement for Ham?

6-2.. 222 lbs..

NO CARRIES IN FIVE YEARS..

12 plays in 5 years!

Omfg….

How does that career, in college even keep a scholarship

Oh wait.. he was a walk on..

Now he get to roll up to Eden prairie in his spanking new Kia..

That data is not correct. He has LOTS of snaps.

He was on the field at FB for like 26 or 28 Corum TDs in the 2023 championship season.

He is a beast of a blocker and was a captain on his team.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 10:09:24 AM

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So what happened to our 4th round pick from this year? (Edit - Cam Robinson trade, in effect another rental)

As for next year:

In an August 2025 trade, the Carolina Panthers traded veteran WR Adam Thielen back to the Minnesota Vikings to create roster space for younger players. The Panthers received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick, while sending Thielen, a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota.

The stink of Kwesi will live through next years draft

Actually the Thielen trade was a Wilf move. They ordered Brez to execute the trade no Kwesi involved.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 10:16:07 AM

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So what happened to our 4th round pick from this year? (Edit - Cam Robinson trade, in effect another rental)

As for next year:

In an August 2025 trade, the Carolina Panthers traded veteran WR Adam Thielen back to the Minnesota Vikings to create roster space for younger players. The Panthers received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick, while sending Thielen, a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota.

The stink of Kwesi will live through next years draft

Actually the Thielen trade was a Wilf move. They ordered Brez to execute the trade no Kwesi involved.

Ah yeah. Good job on the correction.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/27/2026 4:03:33 PM

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Couple interesting tidbits about the UDFAs from Alex Lewis:

Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia
You can see what the Vikings were going for here. Bell is a big-bodied offensive weapon who doesn’t just look like a running back. The 6-foot, 210-pounder averaged 7.3 yards per carry as a runner at Georgia. The route running is the primary hurdle, but that’s precisely why the Vikings would make this type of bet. How Minnesota uses the spring and summer to find the right role for him will be telling. His frame and traits are enticing.

Jacob Thomas, S, James Madison
Not to be confused with Vikings third-round pick and fellow safety Jakobe Thomas, this addition caught the attention of many around the NFL. Jacob Thomas fits the exact prototype of what defensive coordinator Brian Flores looks for in his safeties: experience, ball skills and a thumper. He makes plays in the box. He lines up in the deep parts of the field and follows the quarterback’s eyes. He darts in from the edge as a blitzer. Don’t be surprised if he finds some snaps with some of the top defenders on the depth chart come camp.

Brett Thorson, P, Georgia (International pathway player)
Minnesota signed Johnny Hekker in free agency, but the punter spot remains wide open for the future. Thorson was one of the best punters in the 2026 class. He won the 2025 Ray Guy Award, presented to the nation’s best college punter. Thorson is a native of Melbourne, Australia, which will allow the Vikings to keep him without occupying a roster spot. This is a smart way to stash and develop a player who could pair with kicker Will Reichard for years to come.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/28/2026 7:30:13 AM

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we've had one hell of a ride with o'neill, and we've done a lot of cap-work with his 2021 contract...it feels like 2026 is his final season as a viking, and it wouldn't surprise me if he was traded before the deadline....

31 is not that old for a T. I'd ext him he has a few more years left in the tank.

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RE: 2026 NFL Draft - 4/28/2026 8:14:28 AM

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Hockenson, T.J.
Oliver, Josh
Yurosek, Ben
Bartholomew, Gavin
Nesbit, Bryson

And we draft another ****ing TE.

I don't know... not very exciting pick but if he plays FB probably has more impact this year than most of the guys I see left on the board.

I was hoping RB... but Vikes must really not like anybody.

Not super excited about trotting out Jones/Mason again.

Look at his stat page and explain how a guy like him is a fullback replacement for Ham?

6-2.. 222 lbs..

NO CARRIES IN FIVE YEARS..

12 plays in 5 years!

Omfg….

How does that career, in college even keep a scholarship

Oh wait.. he was a walk on..

Now he get to roll up to Eden prairie in his spanking new Kia..

That data is not correct. He has LOTS of snaps.

He was on the field at FB for like 26 or 28 Corum TDs in the 2023 championship season.

He is a beast of a blocker and was a captain on his team.

I watched about a 7 minute clip of him just blowing up guys. DL, LBs, DBs it didn't matter. He squared them all up and won.

Most of the time he lined up as an HB. On the line(one step back)

Maybe this is a guy who can help our short yardage problems.

Also, I like the Claiborne pick. We need a home run hitter in the backfield. We missed out on some big plays last year because our RBs have average speed.

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