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We are back, ladies and gentlemen! Yes, we are just half an hour away from the start of Night 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, live from Pittsburgh, and it could be a very busy night for our Minnesota Vikings as they are currently slated to pick three times this evening. In tonight’s second round, […]
Merry NFL Christmas, everybody! We have finally reached the 2026 NFL Draft, where a group of young men will realize their dreams by hearing their names called from the podium and become members of the best professional football league on the planet. As we do every year, we will be tracking everything that the Minnesota […]
When I first discovered that the Minnesota Vikings picked Caleb Banks with the 18th pick, I was completely surprised. My first thought was what a poor value it was for the Vikings at that point in the draft- Banks was expected to go in the second round and there really wasn’t any buzz about him […]
In Thursday night’s first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings addressed one of their biggest needs with one of the Draft’s biggest players, selecting Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick. Now, as we move into Day 2 of this year’s selection meeting, it’s time to focus on which […]
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, but there is still plenty of action to be had for this year’s selection meeting as we await the start of Night 2. Tonight we’ll get to see Rounds 2 and 3 of this year’s Draft, and this is a portion of the […]
We all know that it’s, generally, fruitless to try to “grade” a draft or a draft choice before a player or a draft class ever sets foot onto an NFL field. However, those grades also seem to be pretty popular with a lot of folks and they do generate a lot of discussion, even though […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings surprised a whole lot […]
The Vikings snagged a very big, very strong defensive tackle with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 draft with Caleb Banks out of Florida. Here’s everything you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Vikings are getting: Massive interior defender with elite length and measurables that do not grow on trees. That length […]
The Minnesota Vikings have made their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, and with that selection, they have added to the front line on defense with a bit of a surprise pick With the 18th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have selected defensive lineman Caleb Banks from the University of […]
Minnesota Vikings fans, we have made it to the biggest event of the offseason, as we are less than half an hour away from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft. Yes, the festivities will be getting underway from Pittsburgh in just a little bit here, as we will be sitting and watching a group […]
It’s time for your final mock drafts! If you feel inclined please include yours in the comments. This can be used to see how we did if you are so inclined. I did this one based on who the Vikings met with. Yore Mock Trade with EaglesReceived: Pick #23, Pick #98Sent: Pick #18…Trade with BrownsReceived: […]
We are just hours away from the start of Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, where we will hear 32 young men get their names called and realize the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to become a part of the National Football League. We want you to be here watching all of […]
We have finally. . .finally. . .made it to Draft Weekend in the National Football League, ladies and gentlemen. In a little less than twelve hours, the 2026 NFL Draft will officially get underway in Pittsburgh with the first round of this year’s selection meeting, and we’ll be covering all of it for you right […]
The NFL Draft begins Thursday in Pittsburgh rumors have been swirling about which prospect teams will pick. The Minnesota Vikings have been linked to safety Dillon Thieneman and more recently to tight end Kenyon Sadiq, although not as strongly as Thieneman has been. However, there is no guarantee either prospect will be available when the […]
Two more days until the best and worst day of the year for the truly hardcore football fans. What is the team going to do? What should they do? Good questions to ask and nobody knows what will happen. That is why I have always done mock drafts and offseason plans based on what I […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft just two days away, The Real Forno Show delivers the ultimate Vikings draft guide using horizontal big boards on both offense and defense. Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano break down why this tool beats traditional vertical big boards for projecting Minnesota Vikings picks, share a predictive mock draft, and discuss […]
Drew Bunting reveals his perfect 2026 Vikings draft and big board on Two Old Bloggers podcast with Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano – the ultimate Vikings draft preview packed with film breakdowns, Vikings Watch across the draft including the sleepers, and a realistic 9-pick plan on this Vikings 1st & SKOL production. In this fireside […]
It is officially Draft Week, ladies and gentlemen. News about our Minnesota Vikings when it comes to this week’s selection meeting hasn’t exactly been abundant, but that doesn’t mean that things haven’t been happening behind the scenes. One such rumor that was popular around the start of free agency has bubbled back up this morning, […]
We got 6 days until the draft! Nothing left to do but mock! Minnesota Vikings News and Links Could the Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy during the 2026 NFL Draft? McCarthy has only started 10 of 34 possible games in his NFL career. If Minnesota believes that Murray can be the team’s long-term answer at quarterback, […]
In the latest must-listen episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness tells Minnesota Vikings fans to “Just Say No” to five first-round traps at pick 18 in the 2026 NFL Draft, reveals Day 3 sleepers, and drops a full 7-round mock draft that earned a B+ grade. With only seven days until the draft, […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is one week from tonight, or the first round is, at least. When Day Two of this year’s selection meeting rolls around in Pittsburgh, a face with some local flavor is going to be announcing the picks for our favorite team. Offensive tackle Brian O’Neill has been announced as the person […]
This draft is looking like it could be very interesting since there seems to be some belief that the team is not locked into any one position in the first round. For a little while the consensus was the Vikings would take a safety and that it would be Dillon Thieneman which would be an […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is just one week from tomorrow, and the mock drafts are going to be coming fast and furious over the course of the next eight days or so. One exception to that, apparently, is going to be one Mel Kiper. . .dramatic pause. . .draft expert. Over at ESPN, he has […]
With just 9 days until the 2026 NFL Draft, Minnesota Vikings fans are locked in on pick 18 — who should the Vikings take? Tyler Forness drops his bold top 5 options plus a full 7-round mock on The Real Forno Show, while breaking down J.J. McCarthy trade rumors with sharp media-literacy lessons. Minnesota Vikings […]
As the Minnesota Vikings complete the last of their prospect meetings ahead of the NFL Draft beginning April 23rd, it was reported that the Vikings hosted tight end Kenyon Sadiq for a Top 30 visit. This is perhaps a bit more notable than other Top 30 visits because Sadiq is expected to be drafted in […]