Way Too Damn Early Vikings Roster Projection

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Apr 29, 2025
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Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t even reached rookie minicamp yet — that’s in 10 days — but yes, we’re here to try on a 53-man roster projection for size.

Way Too Damn Early Vikings Roster Projection

The Vikings drafted and signed roughly 25 new rookies over the weekend, inching the depth chart closer to 90 players.

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Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Stu Voigt announces the team’s selection with the 102nd overall pick during the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. – Credit: Tork Mason-Imagn Images

In late August, the club will announce a 53-man roster.

Here’s what that might look like.

Note: Men who are OUT could end up on the practice squad.

Starters are flagged in bold for this exercise.

— Offensive Roster —
(25)

Quarterback (3)

QB1: J.J. McCarthy
QB2: Sam Howell
QB3: Brett Rypien

Out: Max Brosmer

Running Back (3)

Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) reacts after a touchdown run during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Jordan Mason
RB3: Ty Chandler

Out: Zavier Scott | Tre Stewart

Fullback (1)

FB1: C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver (6)

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Tai Felton
WR5: Rondale Moore
WR6: Silas Bolden

Out: Tim Jones | Lucky Jackson | Thayer Thomas | Jeshaun Jones | Dontae Fleming | Robert Lewis

Tight End (3)

TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Gavin Bartholomew

Out: Ben Yurosek | Bryson Nesbit

Left Tackle (2)

LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Justin Skule

Out: Leroy Watson

Right Tackle (3)

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Walter Rouse
RT3: Logan Brown

Out: n/a

Center (2)

Sep 10, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts guard Will Fries (75) talks with teammates Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-Imagn Images. Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) enters the field before a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images.

C1: Ryan Kelly
C2: Michael Jurgens

Out: Zeke Correll

Left Guard (1)

LG1: Donovan Jackson
LG2: Blake Brandel

Out: Joe Huber

Right Guard (1)

RG1: Will Fries

Out: Henry Byrd | Marcellus Johnson

— Defensive Roster —
(25)

Outside Linebacker (5)

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) react after sacking Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) as guard Kenyon Green (76) and safety Harrison Smith (22) look on during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB3: Dallas Turner
OLB4: Bo Richter
OLB5: Gabriel Murphy

Out: Tyler Batty | Chaz Chambliss

Defensive End (5)

DE1: Jonathan Allen
DE2: Javon Hargrave
DE3: Jalen Redmond
DE4: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
DE5: Levi Drake Rodriguez

Out: Jonathan Harris

Nose Tackle (2)

NT1: Harrison Phillips
NT2: Taki Taimani

Out: Travis Bell

Middle Linebacker (2)

MLB1: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB2: Eric Wilson

Out: Max Tooley | Dorian Mausi

Weakside Linebacker (2)

WLB1: Blake Cashman
WLB2: Kobe King

Out: Brian Asamoah | Austin Keys

Cornerback (5)

Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) and cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) react after Griffin made an interception late during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

CB1: Byron Murphy Jr.
CB2: Isaiah Rodgers
CB3: Mekhi Blackmon
CB4: Jeff Okudah
CB5: Dwight McGlothern

Out: Ambry Thomas | Kahlef Hailassie | Tavierre Thomas | Reddy Steward | Keenan Garber | Zemaiah Vaughn

Safety (4)

S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Josh Metellus
S3: Theo Jackson
S4: Jay Ward

Out: Bubba Bolden | Mishael Powell

— Special Teams Roster —
(3)

Kicker (1)

K1: Will Reichard

Out: n/a

Punter (1)

P1: Ryan Wright

Out: Oscar Chapman

Long Snapper (1)

LS: Andrew DePaola

Kick Returner

KR1: Isaiah Rodgers

Punt Returner

PR1: Jalen Nailor

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