Minnesota Vikings 2025 NFL Mock Draft

The Vikings only have four selections as they go into the NFL Draft. They have choices in the first, third, fifth and sixth rounds. That could change if the Vikings decide to accumulate picks by trading down with their first-round pick and pick up multiple choices.

If they don’t, here’s how we see the Vikings using their four draft picks.

First-round, C-OG-OT  Grey Zabel, North Dakota State

While the Vikings addressed their needs on the offensive line in free agency, they could still use more talent in that area as well as notable depth.

Zabel checks in at a 6-5 and 305 pounds and he is an excellent combination of power and athleticism. He has excellent footwork for the guard position and he demonstrates wonderful balance as he plays his position. He has the strength to maintain his position when he has to stand and anchor, and he also demonstrates a powerful hand punch that can stun opposing pass rushers.

While he has wonderful instincts as a pass blocker, he is not quite as advanced when it comes to run blocking. He will need plenty of work on his technique. He should eventually be successful because he is a nasty mauler who is determined to punish his opponent.

Zabel should eventually be a solid starter and should be able to contribute at at any of the offensive line positions in his rookie season.

Third-round pick should be able to contribute

Third-round, DT Josh Farmer, Florida State

Farmer has notable quickness at 6-3 and 318 pounds, and he is explosive when coming off the line of scrimmage. That sudden ability is something that Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores can use to his unit’s benefit. Farmer often demonstrates that he can win the battle in the first second after the ball is snapped, and that could allow his teammates to take advantage by jumping into the pass route and creating turnovers.

Farmer has excellent balance and it shows because he will not get knocked off his feet when the opponent gets in an effective first blow. Needs to get better at sifting through traffic when offensive linemen pull and run plays to the outside.

Late-round picks could be impactful

Fifth-round, CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State

Burke started off as a wide receiver during the recruiting process, but he was quickly moved to corner as a freshman. He showed tremendous instincts for the position and he plays with notable speed and ferocity.

Burke is a big hitter when asked to stop the run or blitz opposing quarterbacks. He also has the long arms needed to do an excellent job in coverage. He has a hard time staying with receivers when the pass rush does not get to the quarterback quickly.

Sixth-round, WR Tez Johnson, Oregon

Johnson is relatively tiny at 5-8 and 165 pound, but he has 4.41 speed and can be dynamic down the field and on gadget plays.

He is an all-or-nothing type of receiver because he has moves that can leave him wide open against good defenders, but he is also known to have some bad drops. That won’t work at this level, so he is going to have to put in the effort to make sure that does not happen when his number gets called.

He could give the Vikings big-play ability as the team’s No. 4 wide receiver.