Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection: Surprise QB, Beefy WR Room, and Unproven CB Sneaks In

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Jul 20, 2025
NFL: Minnesota Vikings Minicamp
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Doing a Vikings 53-man roster projection right now comes with a distinct downside: not being able to glean the insight that arrives in training camp and the preseason.

Indeed, there’s a reason why teams around the NFL do training camp before then participating in exhibition games. They’re important events for developing the team, readying the roster for the challenge that is the 2025 season. So, too, is it crucial in deciding who gets onto the 53-man roster. To that end, consider an educated guess for who earns one of the coveted roster spots.

Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection

Offense – 26 Players

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

Quarterback (3)

  1. J.J. McCarthy (Read More)
  2. Sam Howell
  3. Max Brosmer (Read More)

Running Back (3)

  1. Aaron Jones
  2. Jordan Mason
  3. Ty Chandler

Fullback (1)

  1. C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver (6)

  1. Justin Jefferson
  2. Jordan Addison
  3. Jalen Nailor
  4. Tai Felton
  5. Tim Jones
  6. Silas Bolden

Tight End (3)

  1. T.J. Hockenson
  2. Josh Oliver
  3. Gavin Bartholomew

Left Tackle (2)

  1. Christian Darrisaw
  2. Justin Skule

Left Guard (2)

  1. Donovan Jackson
  2. Blake Brandel

Center (2)

  1. Ryan Kelly
  2. Michael Jurgens

Right Guard (1)

  1. Will Fries

Right Tackle (3)

  1. Brian O’Neill
  2. Walter Rouse
  3. Logan Brown

Defense – 24 Players

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.

Edge Rushers (5)

  1. Jonathan Greenard
  2. Andrew Van Ginkel
  3. Dallas Turner (Read More)
  4. Gabriel Murphy
  5. Tyler Batty

Defensive Linemen (5)

  1. Harrison Phillips
  2. Jonathan Allen
  3. Javon Hargrave
  4. Jalen Redmond
  5. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins

Linebacker (4)

  1. Blake Cashman
  2. Ivan Pace Jr.
  3. Eric Wilson
  4. Kobe King (Read More)

Corner (6)

  1. Byron Murphy Jr.
  2. Isaiah Rodgers
  3. Mekhi Blackmon
  4. Jeff Okudah
  5. Dwight McGlothern
  6. Zemaiah Vaughn (Read More)

Safety (4)

  1. Harrison Smith
  2. Josh Metellus
  3. Theo Jackson
  4. Jay Ward

Special Teams – 3 Players

Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates with Minnesota Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola (42) after kicking a field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Kicker (1)

  1. Will Reichard

Punter (1)

  1. Ryan Wright

Long Snapper (1)

  1. Andrew DaPaola
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By K. Joudry
I'm the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. I am Canadian.