Here It Is: The Vikings New Depth Chart for 2026
The Minnesota Vikings added about 30 rookies over the last few days, drafting nine players and onboarding the typical haul of undrafted free agents. So, it’s time for an updated depth chart.
Minnesota’s roster now has clearer battles at quarterback, wide receiver, center, linebacker, and cornerback.
We post an unofficial version of the Vikings’ depth chart about once a month: here it is for late April 2026. The roster will obviously undergo significant change between now and Week 1.
A Position-by-Position Look at Minnesota’s Updated Roster Outlook
Rookies are in bold font.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) stands on the field and looks on as the second quarter winds down against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sep. 26, 2021, at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Murray surveys the situation during a pause in play as Arizona builds momentum in a road matchup early in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports.
— Offensive Roster —
Quarterback
QB1: Kyler Murray
QB2: J.J. McCarthy
QB3: Carson Wentz
QB4: Max Brosmer
Some think there will be a QB1 camp battle here, but it’s really just Murray’s job, with McCarthy hoping to stave off Wentz’s advances for QB2.
Running Back
RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Jordan Mason
RB3: Demond Claibonre
RB4: Zavier Scott
RB5: Kejon Owens
Minnesota found Claiborne in Round 6 on Saturday, and because of assistant head coach Frank Smith’s previous work with De’Von Achane, hopes are high.
Fullback
FB1: Max Bredeson
The C.J. Ham era is over, and the Vikings tabbed Bredeson for fullback duty, a teammate of McCarthy at Michigan.
Wide Receiver
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Tai Felton
WR4: Myles Price
WR5: Jeshaun Jones
WR6: Dontae Fleming
WR7: Joaquin Davis
WR8: Dillon Bell
WR9: Luke Wysong
WR10: Marcus Sanders
WR11: Shaleak Knotts
This room will probably need one more veteran body, unless the coaching staff secretly loves Felton.
Tight End
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Ben Yurosek
TE4: Gavin Bartholomew
TE5: Bryson Nesbit
The TE room underwent absolutely no change in free agency, the draft, or undrafted free agency.
Left Tackle
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Caleb Tiernan
LT3: Caleb Etienne
LT4: Tristan Leigh
Tiernan is a 3rd-Rounder; before the end of his rookie contract in 2029, he’ll probably have an impactful role with the Vikings.
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Ryan Van Demark
RT3: Walter Rouse
Hopes are high for Van Demark, who was stuck as a backup on the Buffalo Bills’ depth chart. If an injury sidelines Darrisaw or O’Neill, he’s the next man up.
Center
C1: Blake Brandel
C2: Michael Jurgens
C3: Gavin Gerhardt
Minnesota evidently scouted Gerhardt as their sole center solution from the draft. Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski otherwise passed on Connor Lew, Logan Jones, Jake Slaughter, and Sam Hecht, the draft’s “Big Four” at center.
Left Guard
LG1: Donovan Jackson
LG2: Henry Byrd
LG3: Delby Lemieux
Probably the most boring spot on the depth chart, and that’s the way it should be.
Right Guard
RG1: Will Fries
RG2: Joe Huber
RG3: Vershon Lee
RG4: Tomas Rimac
The Vikings need a significant rebound year from Fries, who cost a fortune in 2025 free agency.
— Defensive Roster —
Outside Linebacker
OLB1: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB2: Dallas Turner
OLB3: Bo Richter
OLB4: Tyler Batty
OLB5: Chaz Chambliss
OLB6: Cam’Ron Stewart
OLB7: Jordan Botelho
OLB8: Arden Walker
Jonathan Greenard was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. This went from the deepest spot on the depth chart to a position where the Vikings need to sign a veteran, like Jadeveon Clowney.
Defensive End
DE1: Jalen Redmond
DE2: Caleb Banks
DE3: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
DE4: Elijah Williams
DE5: Monkell Goodwine
*Please Note: Most NFL terminology considers this spot “defensive tackle.”
Caleb Banks has All-Pro upside if his foot is good to go.
Nose Tackle
NT1: Domonique Orange
NT2: Levi Drake Rodriguez
NT3: Taki Taimani
Orange’s nicknamed Big Citrus, and he’s the first real nose tackle in Minnesota since Dalvin Tomlinson.
Middle Linebacker
MLB1: Eric Wilson
MLB2: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB3: Jacob Roberts
MLB4: Scooby Williams
Yes, that guy’s name is Scooby. We’ll take it.
Weakside Linebacker
WLB1: Blake Cashman
WLB2: Jake Golday
WLB3: Josh Ross
WLB4: Keli Lawson
Golday may not play a ton as a rookie, but by 2027, he should be a part of the starting lineup when Cashman or Wilson departs.
Cornerback
CB1: Byron Murphy Jr.
CB2: Isaiah Rodgers
CB3: James Pierre
CB4: Charles Demmings
CB5: Dwight McGlothern
CB6: Zemaiah Vaughn
CB7: Da’Veawn Armstead
CB8: Marcus Allen
CB9: Tyreek Chappell
If the Vikings re-sign Fabian Moreau for depth, this group suddenly isn’t half bad.
Safety
S1: Josh Metellus
S2: Jay Ward
S3: Theo Jackson
S4: Jakobe Thomas
S5: Tavierre Thomas
S6: Kahlef Hailassie
Is Harrison Smith going to retire? What a quiet way to go out, if so.
— Special Teams Roster —
Kicker
K1: Will Reichard
That guy above is your All-Pro Vikings kicker. The best in the business, according to voters, even better than Brandon Aubrey in 2025.
Punter
P1: Johnny Hekker
P2: Brett Thorson
If existing contracts and lifetime achievement don’t influence this summer competition, Thorson will win it.
Long Snapper
LS1: Andrew DePaola
Death, taxes, and the Vikings’ stability at long snapper.
Kick Returner
KR1: Myles Price
Perhaps the Vikings will even use Price on offense in 2026, a novel concept.
Punt Returner
PR1: Myles Price
PR2: Tai Felton
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