Last year, the Vikings moved up twice in the first round, sending multiple mid-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025 to the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars to move up to 10th and 17th to draft quarterback J.J. McCarthy and edge Dallas Turner, respectively.

The Minnesota Vikings have needs at several positions as the 2025 offseason cycle heats up. Of course, we still have the Super Bowl to be played on Sunday before everyone joins the fun, but the

The Vikings need to sign at least two starting-caliber cornerbacks in free agency, but that shouldn't prevent them from potentially drafting one early as well. They're not getting Travis Hunter or Will Johnson, but these five names make a lot of sense in the 24-40 range.

What could the Vikings be looking for with pick No. 24 in the first round of the draft? How about some help on the interior of the lines?

The mock draft included all the Vikings projected five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. The picks include a focus on defense but not at positions you may expect if you are a Vikings fan. Here is how these picks faired under out scrutiny.

One of the Vikings' top NFL Draft targets, Ole Miss defensive end Walter Nolen, is playing his way out of Minnesota's reach at pick No. 24.

What the Minnesota Vikings will do during the offeseason is a fascinating discussion. With free agency coming in less than five weeks, there will be a lot of changes in what the Vikings need in the NFL Draft.