The rest of his article highlights Minnesota teammates Justin Walley (DB), Max Brosmer (QB), Cody Lindenberg (LB), Daniel Jackson (WR) and Jah Joyner (DL), as well as Apple Valley’s and Marshall’s own Bilhal Kone and Yahya Black, who finished college strongly at Western Michigan and Iowa, respectively. Krammer noted Kone took the long route: The… Continue reading Minnesota Ties Flowing Among Draft Prospects
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NFC Draft Rumors: Jaire Alexander, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Bears ESPN’s Adam Schefter writes multiple personnel people told him they believe the Bears’ best-case scenario is Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty sliding to No. 10. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer notes other teams are expecting the Bears to target a tackle or edge rusher if Jeanty isn’t on the board. Lions Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer… Continue reading NFC Draft Rumors: Jaire Alexander, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Vikings Urged to Pass on Popular Draft Prospect
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The 2025 version of the NFL Draft is just a few days away. Unlike last year, when everyone expected the Minnesota Vikings to address the quarterback position, nobody knows this year’s plan. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could add to an overhauled interior offensive line, grab some young talent for the secondary,… Continue reading Vikings Urged to Pass on Popular Draft Prospect
Predicting a Minnesota Vikings NFL draft surprise
Tight end: The Vikings roster only has two tight ends right now: T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver. Hockenson is 27 and didn’t seem fully himself in his return from his ACL injury in the back half of last season. Oliver, 28, who also missed time due to injury last year, is set to be a… Continue reading Predicting a Minnesota Vikings NFL draft surprise
2025 NFL Draft Trade Rumors: Edge, Bears, Vikings
We’ve seen lately that a litany of first-round options at edge rushing positions could lead to a run at the position in the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft. After Penn State’s Abdul Carter (projected at Nos. 2 or 3 overall), there isn’t expected to be another pass rusher taken until the mid-teens.… Continue reading 2025 NFL Draft Trade Rumors: Edge, Bears, Vikings
Vikings host ‘top 30’ at TCO Performance Center before NFL draft
The Vikings, like all teams, are allotted 30 visitors to TCO Performance Center before the draft. That group for each team is known as the “top 30,” but don’t mistake that for their top 30 players on the draft board. It just means they want to get a closer look at them for reasons that… Continue reading Vikings host ‘top 30’ at TCO Performance Center before NFL draft
Chiefs Draft Trade Swaps Firsts With Vikings for Sack Specialist
Getty Will Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach attempt to trade up in round one of the NFL draft again? The Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings were identified as potential first-round trade partners ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. On April 12, A-to-Z Sports Kansas City reporter Charles Goldman pitched a massive trade… Continue reading Chiefs Draft Trade Swaps Firsts With Vikings for Sack Specialist
NFL Draft Rumors: Ashton Jeanty, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Bears The Bears made several moves to improve their interior offensive line this offseason by signing C Drew Dalman and trading for Gs Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson. Courtney Cronin of ESPN writes not to rule out Chicago taking another offensive lineman with the No. 10 overall pick and could see them taking a left… Continue reading NFL Draft Rumors: Ashton Jeanty, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Draft Visits, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Check our 2025 NFL Draft Visit Tracker for a complete list of visits for each team! Bears Tulane WR Dontae Fleming took a 30 visit with the Bears. (Ryan Fowler) Western Michigan OL Addison West has a local visit set up with the Bears. (Eric Edholm) Georgia OL Dylan Fairchild… Continue reading NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Draft Visits, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Can the Cleveland Browns find a draft day trade partner in a familiar face?
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry will likely have three scenarios to consider when the Browns are on the clock with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. On Berry’s notepad will be the following bullet list: Scenario 1: Select the highest-rated quarterback on the draft board, presumably Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, and… Continue reading Can the Cleveland Browns find a draft day trade partner in a familiar face?