Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings have added six new players in March, including Josh Oliver (TE, Ravens), Marcus Davenport (EDGE, Saints), Byron Murphy (CB, Cardinals), Dean Lowry (DT, Packers), Brandon Powell (WR, Rams), and Troy Reeder (LB, Chargers).
Cameron Dantzler (CB, Commanders), Eric Kendricks (LB, Chargers), Patrick Peterson (CB, Steelers), Adam Thielen (WR, Panthers), Dalvin Tomlinson (DT, Browns), Duke Shelley (CB, Raiders), and Irv Smith (TE, Bengals) have exited the franchise, so next September will feel a bit weird no matter how one perceives.
But Minnesota does have enough players to field a 53-man football team, a tally that will grow to 90 men by the summer. For now, here’s the Vikings depth chart with the NFL draft less than four weeks away.
QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Nick Mullens
RB1: Dalvin Cook
RB2: Alexander Mattison
RB3: Kene Nwangwu
RB4: Ty Chandler
FB1: C.J. Ham
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: K.J. Osborn
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Jalen Reagor
WR5: Brandon Powell
WR6: Blake Proehl
WR7: Trishton Jackson
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
TE4: Ben Ellefson
TE5: Nick Muse
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Blake Brandel
LT3: Vederian Lowe
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Oli Udoh
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann
C3: Josh Sokol
LG1: Ezra Cleveland
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Chris Reed
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
DE1: Harrison Phillips
DE2: Dean Lowry
DE3: James Lynch
DE4: Jonathan Bullard
DE5: Ross Blacklock
DE6: Kenny Willekes
DE7: Esezi Otomewo
NT1: Khyiris Tonga
NT2: Sheldon Day
NT3: T.J. Smith
MLB1: Brian Asamoah
MLB2: Troy Reeder
MLB3: Troy Dye
WLB1: Jordan Hicks
WLB2: William Kwenkeu
CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Andrew Booth
CB3: Akayleb Evans
CB4: Tay Gowan
CB5: Kalon Barnes
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Lewis Cine
S3: Camryn Bynum
S4: Josh Metellus
S5: Theo Jackson
K1: Greg Joseph
P1: Ryan Wright
LS: Andrew DePaola
KR1: Kene Nwangwu
KR2: K.J. Osborn
PR1: Jalen Reagor | Brandon Powell
PR2: K.J. Osborn
PR3: Jalen Nailor
Minnesota is pegged with a familiar win forecast this season as of early April — 8.5 wins. It’s the same Vegas forecast from last year at this time. Most experts believe the franchise severely overachieved in 2022 and will regress accordingly in Kevin O’Connell’s second year. We shall see.
The Vikings are scheduled to pick five times in April’s draft, although general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah may trade like a stock broker — as he did last year.
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.