***2026 Minnesota Vikings***
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Always love seeing our guys fulfill their NFL dreams, super-happy for big fella.
Harrison Smith was the last jersey I purchased. I think I'm going to have to shell out for Big Citrus.
They gave the pick an A- grade.
www.nytimes.com
Vikings select Domonique Orange, DT from Iowa State, with 82nd pick in 2026 NFL Draft
Orange is an ineffective pass rusher but has the frame and play strength to be an immovable, stout nose when he wants to be.
www.nytimes.com
Big Citrus is going to help the Vikings as a run stopper, will be great on first and second downs, then sub him out for third down when you hope to be rushing the passer.
This draft for ISU just shows how little talent we had that were seniors, next years team was going to be loaded with drafted players if they had stayed. The talents was in the Junior class that all left when Campbell left.
This draft for ISU just shows how little talent we had that were seniors, next years team was going to be loaded with drafted players if they had stayed. The talents was in the Junior class that all left when Campbell left.
Would love to see the Vikes draft Brailsford C, and Clairborne RB with their fifth round picks.
Let’s be honest….it’s all a crap shoot. Vikings have had A grades in drafts and FA only to have them bomb. Same with teams like the Jets nailing a draft…then what happens…
Everyone is an expert these days, it’s all about clicks and views. let’s see what happens.
Everyone is an expert these days, it’s all about clicks and views. let’s see what happens.
demoncore1031
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I'm not really excited for this Vikings draft (other than getting Big Citrus) but I'm not disappointed either. Like you said, we don't really know who will pan out and who will not. There's potential in these draft picks, we just have to wait and see. I am a little upset that we passed on the Oregon safety in round 1 and the Toledo safety in round 2.
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Pretty much this. Many of these draft wonks put a ton of stock into the value of the player taken, based on their opinion of where he "should" be picked. But at the end of the day, if the player produces for you, it doesn't matter if you took him a round earlier than Kiper had him going. If you look at the data, first round picks are about a 50/50 gamble on their success. Subsequent rounds get progressively worse. Teams have to trust their scouting and evaluation.
, and even then it's a roll of the dice
The biggest thing is $12+M this year almost $23M next year in cap space.
Love the move to come back into the 6th to get Claiborne, he’s great value there.
I don’t mind the draft at all - I’m puzzled by not picking a Center or interior OL. And I’m not thrilled with the S or CB picks. But my biggest gripe is not moving back in the 1at. I can’t believe they couldn’t have gotten at least another 3rd or so to move back and still get Banks. And if someone did snatch Banks, then McDonald was there as a very similar player with a lower ceiling but a much higher floor.
I love the Golday pick - he’s going to fit perfectly in Flores’ scheme.
demoncore1031
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The CB makes sense. His RAS is high he just has limited experience with high level competition. Flores is probably the best coach for that situation.
Yahoo draft page has his college listed as TBD! They don’t even have a write up on him
Looks like the Vikes picked up the international punter from Georgia. Thorson was the Ray Guy winner this year.
demoncore1031
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Luke Wysong probably doesn't have a good chance to make the team but I'm glad he is a Viking. He grew up a couple blocks from where I live. Nice kid and nice family.
Pretty sure one of the only other draftable fullbacks went a few picks after. They probably knew they had one shot to get him and had to do it then
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