The Vikings Roster with the Draft 4 Weeks Out

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Mar 28, 2025
Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) celebrates running back Cam Akers (27) touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t been skittish about change and improvement this offseason.

The Vikings Roster with the Draft 4 Weeks Out

The franchise has added Ryan Kelly (C), Will Fries (G), Jonathan Allen (DT), Javon Hargrave (DT), Jordan Mason (RB, trade), Isaiah Rodgers (CB), Jeff Okudah (CB), and Rondale Moore (WR) in free agency while re-signing with Aaron Jones (RB), Byron Murphy Jr. (CB), Theo Jackson (S), and Harrison Smith (S).

And with the 2025 NFL Draft less than four weeks away, here’s a peek at the current purple roster.

The following roster includes active players and free agents, which are noted in each section. Newcomers from free agency are in bold.

— Offensive Roster —

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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.

Quarterback

QB1: J.J. McCarthy
QB2: Brett Rypien

Free Agents: n/a

Running Back

RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Jordan Mason
RB3: Ty Chandler
RB4: Zavier Scott

Free Agents: Cam Akers

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Free Agents: n/a

Wide Receiver

Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Rondale Moore
WR5: Tim Jones
WR6: Jeshaun Jones
WR7: Thayer Thomas
WR8: Lucky Jackson

Free Agents: Brandon Powell

Tight End

TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver

Free Agents: n/a

Left Tackle

LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Walter Rouse
LT3: Trevor Reid
LT4: Marcellus Johnson

Free Agents: n/a

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Justin Skule
RT3: Leroy Watson

Free Agents: David Quessenberry

Center

C1: Ryan Kelly

Free Agents: Dan Feeney

Left Guard

LG1: Blake Brandel
LG2: Henry Byrd

Free Agents: n/a

Right Guard

RG1: Will Fries
RG2: Michael Jurgens

Free Agents: Dalton Risner

— Defensive Roster —

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.

Outside Linebacker

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

Free Agents: Jihad Ward

Defensive End

DE1: Jonathan Allen
DE2: Javon Hargrave
DE3: Jalen Redmond
DE4: Levi Drake Rodriguez
DE5: Jonathan Harris
DE6: Travis Bell
*Please Note: Most NFL terminology considered this spot “defensive tackle.”

Free Agents: Jonathan Bullard

Nose Tackle

NT1: Harrison Phillips
NT2: Taki Taimani

Free Agents: n/a

Middle Linebacker

Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) reacts to a snap against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images.

MLB1: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB2: Eric Wilson
MLB3: Max Tooley

Free Agents: Kamu Grugier-Hill

Weakside Linebacker

WLB1: Blake Cashman
WLB2: Brian Asamoah

Free Agents: n/a

Cornerback

CB1: Byron Murphy Jr.
CB2: Mekhi Blackmon
CB3: Isaiah Rodgers
CB4: Dwight McGlothern
CB5: Jeff Okudah
CB6: Tavierre Thomas
CB7: NaJee Thompson
CB8: Nahshon Wright
CB9: Ambry Thomas
CB10: Reddy Steward
CB11: Kahlef Hailassie

Free Agents: Stephon Gilmore | Shaquill Griffin | Fabian Moreau

Safety

S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Josh Metellus
S3: Theo Jackson
S4: Jay Ward
S5: Bubba Bolden

Free Agents: n/a

— Special Teams Roster —

Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard celebrates with punter Ryan Wright (17) after a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports

Kicker

K1: Will Reichard

Free Agents: n/a

Punter

P1: Ryan Wright

Free Agents: n/a

Long Snapper

LS1: Andrew DePaola

Free Agents: n/a

Kick Returner

KR1: Ty Chandler

Punt Returner

PR1: To be determined.

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.

The Vikings have addressed almost all offseason roster needs in the last few weeks, so much so that the draft in four weeks could be used to select the best player available, regardless of position.

The draft is 27 days away, and Minnesota has four picks scheduled for the event, though general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could trade back and accrue more picks.

These men can be classified as frontrunners to land in Minnesota early in the event:

  • Trey Amos (CB)
  • Grey Zabel (iOL)
  • Malaki Starks (S)
  • Walter Nolen (DT)
  • Tyler Booker (iOL)
  • Jahdae Barron (CB)
  • Kenneth Grant (DT)
  • Nick Emmanwori (S)
  • Derrick Harmon (DT)
  • Shavon Revel Jr. (CB)
  • Maxwell Hairston (CB)
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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. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream,” The Sopranos” Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL. 

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