The Vikings Active Roster with the Draft Hours Away
The Minnesota Vikings have added seven newcomers in March and April, including Josh Oliver (TE, Ravens), Marcus Davenport (EDGE, Saints), Byron Murphy (CB, Cardinals), Dean Lowry (DT, Packers), Brandon Powell (WR, Rams), Troy Reeder (LB, Chargers), and Joejuan Williams (CB, Patriots).
Cameron Dantzler (CB, Commanders), Eric Kendricks (LB, Chargers), Patrick Peterson (CB, Steelers), Adam Thielen (WR, Panthers), Dalvin Tomlinson (DT, Browns), Duke Shelley (CB, Raiders), Irv Smith (TE, Bengals), and Kris Boyd (CB, Cardinals) left the team.
The Vikings Active Roster with the Draft Hours Away
Meanwhile, the NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night at 7:00 pm CST in Kansas City. Minnesota is scheduled to pick five times between then and Saturday, although that number is subject to changes via trades.
Here’s the current lay of the land.
— Offensive Roster —
Quarterback
QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Nick Mullens
Running Back
RB1: Dalvin Cook
RB2: Alexander Mattison
RB3: Kene Nwangwu
RB4: Ty Chandler
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: K.J. Osborn
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Jalen Reagor
WR5: Brandon Powell
WR6: Blake Proehl
WR7: Trishton Jackson
Tight End
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
TE4: Ben Ellefson
TE5: Nick Muse
Left Tackle
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Blake Brandel
LT3: Vederian Lowe
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Oli Udoh
Center
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann
C3: Josh Sokol
Left Guard
LG1: Ezra Cleveland
Right Guard
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Chris Reed
— Defensive Roster —
Outside Linebacker
OLB1: Danielle Hunter
OLB2: Marcus Davenport
OLB3: Za’Darius Smith
OLB4: D.J. Wonnum
OLB5: Patrick Jones
OLB6: Luiji Vilain
OLB7: Benton Whitley
OLB8: Curtis Weaver
Defensive End
DE1: Harrison Phillips
DE2: Dean Lowry
DE3: James Lynch
DE4: Jonathan Bullard
DE5: Ross Blacklock
DE6: Kenny Willekes
DE7: Esezi Otomewo
Nose Tackle
NT1: Khyiris Tonga
NT2: Sheldon Day
NT3: T.J. Smith
Middle Linebacker
MLB1: Brian Asamoah
MLB2: Troy Reeder
MLB3: Troy Dye
Weakside Linebacker
WLB1: Jordan Hicks
WLB2: William Kwenkeu
Cornerback
CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Andrew Booth
CB3: Akayleb Evans
CB4: Tay Gowan
CB5: Kalon Barnes
CB6: Joejuan Williams
Safety
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Lewis Cine
S3: Camryn Bynum
S4: Josh Metellus
S5: Theo Jackson
— Special Teams Roster —
Kicker
K1: Greg Joseph
Punter
P1: Ryan Wright
Long Snapper
LS: Andrew DePaola
Kick Returner
KR1: Kene Nwangwu
KR2: K.J. Osborn
Punt Returner
PR1: Jalen Reagor | Brandon Powell
PR2: K.J. Osborn
PR3: Jalen Nailor
Minnesota is projected with a familiar win forecast this season as of early April — 8.5 wins. It’s the identical Vegas forecast from last year at this time. Most experts believe the franchise wildly overachieved in 2022 and will regress accordingly in Kevin O’Connell’s second year.
The Vikings have roster needs at cornerback, linebacker, interior defensive line, wide receiver, and possibly quarterback if 2023 is truly Kirk Cousins’ final year with the club.
Oddsmakers believe general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will choose a cornerback or wide receiver with his first pick of the event.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sal Spice. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doors (the band).
All statistics provided by Pro Football Reference / Stathead; all contractual information provided by OverTheCap.com.
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