More bites of the apple isn't a bad idea.
With mock drafts, the possibilities are limitless. The thing about drafts is players fall to places never imagined, teams get desperate and make moves for their "guy", and teams draft for need instead of best player available. The NFL Draft is so much fun for those reasons, and the Minnesota Vikings have many ways to pursue talent to impact the roster on day one in the 2026 draft.
Chad Reuter of NFL.com has released his latest three-round mock draft and has the Philadelphia Eagles being aggressive and executing a trade with Minnesota for their pick and a wide receiver.
In Reuter's mock, Jordyn Tyson falls to number 18, and Howie Roseman pounces.
"After a brief pause in 2024, Howie Roseman got back to trading first-round picks last year. He sticks to that habit by sending a late third- and fourth-round pick to the Vikings so he can snag another big-play machine for an Eagles offense that disappointed in 2025. Tyson dealt with multiple injuries at the college level but could prove to be a steal here, thanks to his ability to win downfield."
The move would set the Vikings five picks back and net them Aveion Terrell from Clemson to bolster the secondary.
"Terrell (5-11, 180 pounds) is not the largest cornerback, but his aggressive nature and ball skills might remind Vikings fans of former undersized defensive back Antoine Winfield."
The Vikings end up with LB Anthony Hill, Jr., from Texas in the second round and WR Antonio Williams from Clemson in the third.
Matt Holder of Bleacher Report believes Hill, Jr has a comparable grade to LB Pete Werner, Nick Bolton, and Quay Walker.
- Good size with a thick build and carries his frame well with no bad weight. Also, appears to have good arm length.
- Quick to key and diagnose running plays, constantly putting himself in a position to take on blocks or shoot gaps. Instinctual, consistently in the right spot and/or around the ball. Sniffs out screens well, too.
- Shown impressive lateral quickness and movement skills to move gap-to-gap on the second level or slip blocks with a shoulder dip move.
- Takes on blocks with his hands and has some upper body strength and the arm length to get extension against offensive linemen.
- Sure tackler who wraps up and rarely misses, long arms also increase his tackle radius.
- Still young, will be 21 years old on Feb. 14.
Williams projects as a slot receiver with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison on the outside. The Vikings would be loaded with offensive talent.