Projecting the Minnesota Vikings’ first official 2017 depth chart

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 31: Rodney Adams
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 31: Rodney Adams /
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(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) Sam Bradford
(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) Sam Bradford /

Quarterbacks

QB1: Sam Bradford

QB2: Case Keenum

No controversy here, Bradford is the guy who will be under center for the Vikings to open the year. Until Teddy Bridgewater is moved to the active roster, Bradford does not have to worry about getting replaced by anyone if he ends up having a bad game or two.

(Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Latavius Murray
(Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Latavius Murray /

Running Backs

RB1: Dalvin Cook (Rookie)

RB2: Latavius Murray

RB3: Jerick McKinnon

FB: C.J. Ham

Thanks to Murray missing the majority of the offseason due to recovery from an ankle injury, Cook was able to capture the starting job in the Vikings offensive backfield with solid performances in training camp and the preseason. Murray should still be on the field a bunch this year though, as he will likely be who Minnesota turns to in short-yardage situations.

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Adam Thielen
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Adam Thielen /

Wide Receivers

WR1: Stefon Diggs

WR2: Adam Thielen

WR3: Laquon Treadwell

WR4: Stacey Coley (Rookie)

WR5: Jarius Wright

WR6: Rodney Adams (Rookie)

After their outstanding 2016 performances, the top two receivers for the Vikings are pretty obvious for this season. But after Diggs and Thielen is where it starts to get a little fishy. Treadwell should start the year as the third receiver, but rookie Stacey Coley had an impressive preseason and seems capable of leaping over Treadwell on the depth chart at some point this year.