The Vikings Unofficial Depth Chart | Training Camp 2023

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Jul 25, 2023
Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday., July 25th, 2023. The Vikings won the NFC North in Kevin O'Connell's first year, thanks to a 13-4 record. O'Connell's is the league's second-youngest coach as of 2023.

Eleven players left the Minnesota Vikings this offseason: Cameron Dantzler (CB, Bills), Eric Kendricks (LB, Chargers), Patrick Peterson (CB, Steelers), Adam Thielen (WR, Panthers), Dalvin Tomlinson (DT, Browns), Duke Shelley (CB, Raiders), Irv Smith (TE, Bengals), Kris Boyd (CB, Cardinals), Chandon Sullivan (CB, Steelers), Za’Darius Smith (OLB, Browns — Trade), and Dalvin Cook (RB, Free Agent).

The Vikings Unofficial Depth Chart | July 2023

Seven notable free agents have joined the franchise since March, 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).

Six rookies joined in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nearly 20 undrafted free agents followed.

Minnesota has 47 days until the regular season, so the roster will shrink tremendously by August 29th.

Here’s the Vikings current and unofficial depth chart.

— Offensive Roster —

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Quarterback

QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Jaren Hall

Running Back

RB1: Alexander Mattison
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: Kene Nwangwu
RB4: DeWayne McBride

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham
FB2: Zach Ojile

Wide Receiver

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: K.J. Osborn
WR3: Jordan Addison
WR4: Jalen Nailor
WR5: Jalen Reagor
WR6: Brandon Powell
WR7: Blake Proehl
WR8: Trishton Jackson
WR9: Cephus Johnson
WR10: Thayer Thomas
WR11: Lucky Jackson
WR12: Garett Maag

Tight End

TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
TE4: Nick Muse
TE5: Ben Sims
TE6: Colin Thompson

Left Tackle

LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Blake Brandel
LT3: Vederian Lowe
LT4: Sam Schlueter

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Oli Udoh
RT3: Jacky Chen
RT4: Bobby Evans

Center

C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann
C3: Josh Sokol

Left Guard

LG1: Ezra Cleveland
LG2: Alan Ali
LG3: Jack Snyder

Right Guard

RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Chris Reed (NFI)*
*NFI = Non-Football-Injury List

— Defensive Roster —

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Outside Linebacker

OLB1: Danielle Hunter
OLB2: Marcus Davenport
OLB3: D.J. Wonnum
OLB4: Patrick Jones
OLB5: Luiji Vilain
OLB6: Benton Whitley
OLB7: Curtis Weaver
OLB8: Andre Carter II (PUP)*
*PUP = Physically Unable to Perform List

Defensive End

DE1: Harrison Phillips
DE2: Dean Lowry
DE3: James Lynch
DE4: Jonathan Bullard
DE5: Ross Blacklock
DE6: Esezi Otomewo
DE7: Junior Aho

Nose Tackle

NT1: Khyiris Tonga
NT2: Jaquelin Roy
NT3: Sheldon Day
NT4: T.J. Smith
NT5: Calvin Avery

Middle Linebacker

MLB1: Brian Asamoah
MLB2: Troy Reeder
MLB3: William Kwenkeu
MLB4: Ivan Pace, Jr.

Weakside Linebacker

WLB1: Jordan Hicks
WLB2: Troy Dye
WLB3: Abraham Beauplan
WLB4: Wilson Huber

Cornerback

CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Andrew Booth
CB3: Akayleb Evans
CB4: Joejuan Williams
CB5: Mekhi Blackmon
CB6: Tay Gowan
CB7: Kalon Barnes
CB8: C.J. Coldon
CB9: NaJee Thompson
CB10: Jaylin Williams

Safety

S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Camryn Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Lewis Cine
S5: Jay Ward
S6: Theo Jackson

— Special Teams Roster —

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Kicker

K1: Greg Joseph
K2: Jack Podlesny

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

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The Vikings have +4000 Super Bowl odds as of late July and are forecasted to win 8.5 games by sportsbooks.

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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,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band).

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