The Minnesota Vikings hold eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and interim GM Rob Brzezinski has made it clear this class needs to deliver impact players at multiple positions. The 2025 season exposed roster holes that free agency alone cannot fill — especially with the salary cap constraints limiting big-ticket acquisitions.
The needs are clear: cornerback sits atop the list after the secondary was exposed repeatedly in the second half of 2025. Edge rusher becomes critical if Jonathan Greenard is traded. Running back enters the conversation with Aaron Jones released. Wide receiver depth thinned with Jalen Nailor's departure. Center is an immediate need after Ryan Kelly's retirement. And the defensive tackle position was gutted with the departures of Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave.
Which Position Should the Vikings Target in Round One?
If Greenard is traded for a Day 2 pick, cornerback becomes the obvious first-round target. Several top-30 corners are projected to be available at Minnesota's pick, and the need is urgent. If Greenard stays, the Vikings could go best player available — potentially a defensive tackle or even a running back if the right talent slides. The draft is five weeks away, and the board is still forming. Every combine workout, every pro day, every visit matters.
Eight picks. Eight chances to change the trajectory. SKOL.