8 Predictions for the Vikings’ SECOND Pick of the Draft
The Minnesota Vikings set sail on a rather unpredictable draft in 18 days, with onlookers unsure about the team’s plans at pick No. 24.
8 Predictions for the Vikings’ SECOND Pick of the Draft
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could draft an offensive guard, defensive tackle, cornerback, or safety — or swerve altogether and grab a sexy playmaker like Michigan tight end Colston Loveland.
But that’s for the first pick. With all focus on the Vikings’ primary selection, we asked VikingsTerritory writers who will end up in purple with the second pick.
Writers were advised to factor in a trade, consider Minnesota sticking to the 97th pick as currently scheduled, or whatever they believed on the whole.
So, these are our writers’ predictions for Minnesota’s second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
1. Cam Skattebo (RB, Arizona State)
VT Writer: Tony Schultz
Skattebo is being a bit overlooked, but as Lance Zierlein said on NFL Network, he’s good at everything and is the best receiver out of the backfield in this draft. He’s tough, bounces off tacklers, and has a blue-collar attitude in his play style. He will quickly become a fan favorite.
2. Denzel Burke (CB, Ohio State)
VT Writer: Adam New
The Vikings’ second pick, which I’m predicting comes through a trade and arrives in the early third round, will be used on a CB, with Denzel Burke being my choice. Burke has the athleticism and potential to be a high-level player with some development.
3. Wyatt Milum (G, West Virginia)
VT Writer: Janik Eckardt
After starting four years at offensive tackle, Milum will likely be asked to kick inside wherever he’s ending up. He is an outstanding run blocker but still a reliable pass protector. Blake Brandel would get an immediate competitor for the left guard spot.
One fascinating element is that he has drawn some comparisons to the new Viking, Will Fries.
4. Terrance Ferguson (TE, Oregon)
VT Writer: Wes Johnson
While the Vikings have made a bevy of moves to address holes on the roster so far this offseason, backups at QB and TE are lacking. The Vikings move to address the latter in the 3rd round with their second pick and get a doozy in Ferguson.
Many draft scouts are comparing his game to another TE on the roster, T.J. Hockenson.
5. Jack Bech (WR, TCU)
VT Writer: Josh Frey
Will the Vikings trade Jordan Addison in the next year or so, or will they pay him?
That question is worth considering when it comes to the Vikings’ wide receiver room. It is even more prevalent with Jalen Nailor’s rookie deal expiring after this season. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will get a player with the potential to be the team’s WR2 in the future, likely after trading back for additional Day 2 picks and adding depth to the CB position with the team’s first selection.
6. Deone Walker (DT, Kentucky)
VT Writer: Brevan Bane
Brian Flores and company get the prospect with possibly the highest upside on the draft, which suffered a draft stock decrease after a down year due to a fractured back.
t7. Tate Ratledge (G, Georgia)
VT Writer: Henrique Gucciardi
The Vikings did a very good job bringing in Ryan Kelly and Will Fries during free agency, and Blake Brandel was solid until Darrisaw’s injury. Still, trying to get better in the trenches is never a bad idea, and, at worst, Ratledge would significantly improve the OL depth.
t7. Tate Ratledge (G, Georgia)
VT Writer: Dustin Baker
Admittedly, this one was tricky. But because the Vikings will probably choose a cornerback or defensive tackle with their first pick, the offensive trenches still need love at Blake Brandel’s spot.
Ratledge can be obtained somewhere in Round 3, so let’s bank on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah trading back, grabbing an extra 3rd-Rounder, and choosing Ratledge to immediately compete for a starter’s job against Brandel and Michael Jurgens.
t8. Jonah Savaiinaea (G, Arizona)
VT Writer: Kyle Joudry
Minnesota’s second pick will get sunk into Jonah Savaiinaea, a lineman with great size who will visit the Vikings (shout out to Ryan Fowler). The Vikings do so to keep getting tougher to play against on offense.
t8. Jonah Savaiinaea (G, Arizona)
VT Writer: Cole Smith
The Vikings’ second pick will be Arizona tackle Jonah Savaiinaea. The three-year starter is set to have a meeting with the Vikings. He played both tackle positions in 2024 after beginning his career as a right guard. At 6’4, 324 pounds, Savaiinaea has size to go with his positional flexibility.
He could push for a starting spot at left guard or provide insurance at tackle if Christian Darrisaw isn’t ready to play Week 1.
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