For the first time since 2011, the Minnesota Vikings don't have an official general manager as they prepare to make their selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Back in January, the Vikings made the decision to fire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after he spent the last four years as their general manager. Instead of finding a replacement for Adofo-Mensah right away, Minnesota is planning to begin its search for a new general manager after the conclusion of this year's NFL Draft.
So, leading the Vikings' front office this week is current Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Rob Brzezinski, who has been with the team since 1999. Will Minnesota have a successful NFL Draft this year with Brzezinski in charge, or will not having an official general manager end up proving to be a terrible decision?
- Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Pick Tracker
- Updated Minnesota Vikings 2026 Depth Chart
- NFC North Rivals' Draft Picks in 2026
Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Pick Tracker
Pick | Player |
|---|---|
1-18 | Caleb Banks - DL (Florida) |
2-51 | Jake Golday - LB (Cincinnati) |
3-82 | Domonique Orange - NT (Iowa State) |
3-97 | Caleb Tiernan - OT (Northwestern) |
3-98 | Jakobe Thomas - S (Miami - FL) |
5-159 | Max Bredeson - FB (Michigan) |
5-163 | Charles Demmings - CB (Stephen F. Austin) |
6-198 | Demond Claiborne - RB (Wake Forest) |
7-235 | Gavin Gerhardt - C (Cincinnati) |
Updated Minnesota Vikings 2026 Depth Chart
Offense
- QB:Â Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer
- RB:Â Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, Demond Claiborne (R), Zavier Scott, Max Bredeson (R - FB)
- WR:Â Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Tai Felton, Myles Price, Jeshaun Jones, Dontae Fleming, Joaquin Davis
- TE:Â T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek, Gavin Bartholomew, Bryson Nesbit
- OL:Â Christian Darrisaw (LT), Donovan Jackson (LG), Blake Brandel (C), Will Fries (RG), Brian O'Neill (RT), Ryan Van Demark (OT), Walter Rouse (OT), Caleb Tiernan (R - OT), Joe Huber (OG), Henry Byrd (OG), Michael Jurgens (C), Caleb Etienne (OT), Vershon Lee (OG), Gavin Gerhardt (R - C)
Defense
- IDL:Â Jalen Redmond, Caleb Banks (R), Levi Drake Rodriguez, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Domonique Orange (R), Taki Taimani, Elijah Williams, Jaylon Hutchings
- EDGE:Â Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Bo Richter, Tyler Batty, Chaz Chambliss
- LB:Â Blake Cashman, Eric Wilson, Jake Golday (R), Ivan Pace Jr., Josh Ross, Jacob Roberts
- CB:Â Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers, James Pierre, Kahlef Hailassie, Dwight McGlothern, Charles Demmings (R), Zemaiah Vaughn
- S:Â Josh Metellus, Jay Ward, Theo Jackson, Jakobe Thomas (R), Tavierre Thomas
Special Teams
- K: Will Reichard
- P: Johnny Hekker
- LS: Andrew DePaola
NFC North Rivals' Draft Picks in 2026
Chicago Bears
First Round (25th Overall): Dillon Thieneman - S (Oregon)
Second Round (57th Overall): Logan Jones - C (Iowa)
Third Round (69th Overall): Sam Roush - TE (Stanford)
Third Round (89th Overall): Zavion Thomas - WR (LSU)
Fourth Round (124th Overall): Malik Muhammad - WR (Texas)
Fifth Round (166th Overall): Keyshaun Elliott - LB (Arizona State)
Sixth Round (213th Overall): Jordan Van den Berg - DT (Georgia Tech)
Detroit Lions
First Round (17th Overall): Blake Miller - OT (Clemson)
Second Round (44th Overall): Derrick Moore - EDGE (Michigan)
Fourth Round (118th Overall): Jimmy Rolder - LB (Michigan)
Fifth Round (157th Overall): Keith Abney II - CB (Arizona State)
Fifth Round (168th Overall): Kendrick Law - WR (Kentucky)
Sixth Round (205th Overall): Skyler Gill-Howard - DT (Texas Tech)
Sixth Round (222nd Overall): Tyre West - EDGE (Tennessee)
Green Bay Packers
Second Round (52nd Overall): Brandon Cisse - CB (South Carolina)
Third Round (77th Overall): Chris McClellan - DT (Missouri)
Fourth Round (120th Overall): Dani Dennis-Sutton - DE (Penn State)
Fifth Round (153rd Overall): Jager Burton - C (Kentucky)
Sixth Round (201st Overall): Domani Jackson - CB (Alabama)
Sixth Round (216th Overall): Trey Smack - K (Florida)
Remaining Picks: No. 201, No. 236, No. 255
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