Joe Nelson

While the players in the stacked class of the 2027 NFL Draft will have their names called in Washington, D.C., the best college football players in the country in 2028 could be walking onto a stage to greet NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in Minneapolis.

It's never too early to have some fun and think about the college stars of 2026 who could suit up for the Vikings in 2027.

Eric Johnson gives Minnesota another big body in the middle of the defensive front.

The former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver is visiting the Vikings, likely at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, on Tuesday night, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. His visit is scheduled to continue on Wednesday.

After leading his first NFL Draft, Rob Brzezinski could be named the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, or return to his long-time role as the executive vice president of football operations, among other possibilities.

Quarterback? Tackle? Edge rusher? Cornerback? Tight end? The Vikings might have a bunch of needs when the 2027 NFL Draft arrives.

Are the Minnesota Vikings preparing to wheel and deal during the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft on Friday night? It's hard not to make that assumption

We've already identified more than 30 players who are logical options for the Vikings on our Day 2 Big Board. But pinpointing the most likely picks in the second and third rounds requires a more nuanced approach.