This list eliminates players who will probably be unavailable because of Round 4 draft stock.Late-Round Offense and Cornerback Depth Could Be in PlayThe prospects are listed in ascending order (No. 1 = top target for the Vikings to consider)Navy slotback Eli Heidenreich (22) hauls in a touchdown catch against Army at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Dec 13, 2025, finishing the play during the second half of the Army-Navy game as the Midshipmen offense capitalizes in a rivalry matchup. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images.DisclaimerThese players would be fantastic for the Vikings, but probably won’t be on the board at No. 159 — or about 60 picks from the start of Saturday:Jonah Coleman (RB)Dani Dennis-Sutton (OLB)Sam Hecht (C)Connor Lew (C)Malik Muhammad (CB)Chandler Rivers (CB)If Minnesota has a 4th-Rounder, those four would’ve headlined the list. 10.

Eli Heidenreich | RB/WR, NavyWhere the Vikings Could Get Him: Round 6-7There’s some debate over which position Heidenreich will play in the NFL, with some thinking he’s a slot receiver and others insisting he’s a running back.We believe a smart offensive coordinator will use Heidenreich as a running back, maybe as a poor man’s Christian McCaffrey. If the current draft trend continues with the Vikings not securing a rookie tailback, they should take a Round 7 flyer on Heidenreich.9. Mason Reiger | EDGE, DukeWhere the Vikings Could Get Him: Round 7Reiger actually met with the Vikings, and as an old rookie — 24 in August — he should be more game-ready than most.

He scored the defensive MVP and the Shrine Bowl. Minnesota suddenly needs EDGE depth after trading Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles. Tsk tsk. 8.

Logan Fano | EDGE, UtahWhere the Vikings Could Get Him: Round 6-7Fano will also turn 24 this summer, so edit-copy-paste the scribbling above about Reiger. Let’s face it: a 6th- or 7th-Round outside linebacker cannot be trusted to be immediate depth in Brian Flores’s defense, but one EDGE lottery ticket from the draft is better than zero.7. Eric McAlister | WR, TCUWhere the Vikings Could Get Him: Round 6-7McAlister is 6’4″ and ran a 4.53 forty.

He’s tall and fast. The Horned Frog will need refinement with route-running, separation, and footwork, but that’s what Keenan McCardell is for. In a utopia, McAlister could battle Tai Felton or a free agent to be named later for the vacant WR3 job.6.

Brenen Thompson | WR, Mississippi StateWhere the Vikings Could Get Him: Round 5Thompson has WR3 upside and made Bruce Feldman’s famous “Freaks” list. For a 5th-Rounder and a team that needs a wide receiver, why not use a late-round pick on Thompson? He ran a 4.26 forty — yes, you read that right — at the NFL Combine, which is just unholy fast.

The bad part? He’s 5’10 and 165 pounds. Fans will have to hope that nobody can ever tackle him. He’s tiny. 5.

Matt Gulbin | C, Michigan StateWhere the Vikings Could Get Him: Round 5The draft run on centers has already begun, and the Vikings were not part of it. They also don’t have the aforementioned 4th-Round pick, prime territory to draft the “other” two centers in this draft: Connor Lew and Sam Hecht.So, Minnesota is in a spot of examining players like Gulbin, who will turn 24 in October. He was a team captain at Michigan State and is worth a 5th-Rounder to develop for a year behind Blake Brandel, who appears on deck to start at center in September. 4.

Brian Parker II | C/G, DukeWhere the Vikings Could Get Him: Round 4-5Parker may not be an option for Minnesota; he’s a tweener between Rounds 4 and 5. But he started 32 games in college and is durable. If selected by the Vikings, he could showcase a trait the team loves: versatility.

He played tackle at Duke, declaring himself a center for the draft. 3. Domani Jackson | CB, AlabamaWhere the Vikings Could Get Him: Round 6-7A dirty little secret about this draft: the Vikings have drafted no cornerbacks, despite five opportunities. After Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers, and James Pierre on the current depth chart, the club could use an upside youthful alternative.

Alabama defensive back Domani Jackson (1) secures an interception against South Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Oct 12, 2024, making a fourth-quarter play that helps preserve the Crimson Tide lead late in the game. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images.Jackson could be that guy. He’s 6’1″ and 195 pounds with 4.41 speed.

He can play special teams, too. If Alabama trusted him as a two-year starter, Min