The 2026 NFL Draft is now officially a thing of the past, and after making a number of trades throughout the process, including a high-profile deal that sent Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Minnesota Vikings ultimately ended up selecting nine players before this year's festivities came to a close in Pittsburgh this past Saturday.
The Vikings' first selection at No. 18 overall was easily one of the most divisive of the opening round, as, instead of rolling with the expected choice in Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, Minnesota took Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks, who appeared in just three games for the Gators in 2025 due to a left foot injury and will be unable to participate in full football activities until at least June after recently reinjuring that same foot.
The Vikings continued to take the defensive route with their first two picks on Day 2, selecting Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday (Round 2, No. 51 overall) and then another defensive tackle in Iowa State's Domonique Orange (Round 3, No. 82 overall).
They finally took an offensive player late Friday night in Northwestern tackle Caleb Tiernan (Round 3, No. 97 overall), but went back to the defense one pick later with Miami safety Jakobe Thomas (Round 3, No. 98 overall).
Offense was more of the focus on Day 3, as Minnesota used three of its final four selections on that side of the ball, their Saturday haul ultimately being Michigan tight end Max Bredeson (Round 5, No. 159 overall), Stephen F. Austin cornerback Charles Demmings (Round 5, No. 163 overall), Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne (Round 6, No. 198 overall), and Cincinnati offensive lineman Gavin Gerhardt (Round 7, No. 235 overall).
Odds of Minnesota Vikings to win Super Bowl 61 are exactly the same as they were before the NFL Draft
So, where do all these new additions leave the Vikings as it pertains to their odds to win Super Bowl 61? Well, as it turns out, the three days and the nine new names didn't do much at all one way or the other.
Just after Minnesota signed quarterback Kyler Murray in the early days of free agency, we took a look at the odds for next February's title game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Purple & Gold had +5500 odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, ranking 20th overall, and +2800 odds to represent the NFC in the Big Game, ranking 10th in the conference.
And now, the Vikings are getting those same +5500 odds to win Super Bowl 61, ranking 20th overall, and +2500 odds to get there, ranking 10th in the conference. So, again, not much has changed, and that's honestly not a big surprise, given the way the draft shook out.
Team | Super Bowl 61 | AFC | NFC |
|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Rams | +800 | — | +400 |
Seattle Seahawks | +950 | — | +500 |
Buffalo Bills | +1000 | +500 | — |
Baltimore Ravens | +1000 | +500 | — |
Kansas City Chiefs | +1500 | +750 | — |
Green Bay Packers | +1600 | — | +800 |
Philadelphia Eagles | +1600 | — | +800 |
San Francisco 49ers | +1600 | — | +850 |
New England Patriots | +1600 | +800 | — |
Los Angeles Chargers | +1600 | +800 | — |
Houston Texans | +1800 | +900 | — |
Detroit Lions | +1800 | — | +900 |
Denver Broncos | +1900 | +950 | — |
Cincinnati Bengals | +2200 | +1100 | — |
Dallas Cowboys | +2500 | — | +1300 |
Chicago Bears | +2500 | — | +1300 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | +2800 | +1400 | — |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +5000 | — | +2200 |
Pittsburgh Steelers | +5000 | +2200 | — |
Minnesota Vikings | +5500 | — | +2500 |
Indianapolis Colts | +6000 | +2800 | — |
Washington Commanders | +6500 | — | +3000 |
New York Giants | +7000 | — | +3500 |
New Orleans Saints | +8000 | — | +3500 |
Carolina Panthers | +8000 | — | +3500 |
Tennessee Titans | +12000 | +6000 | — |
Atlanta Falcons | +12000 | — | +5500 |
Las Vegas Raiders | +15000 | +7500 | — |
Cleveland Browns | +15000 | +7500 | — |
New York Jets | +20000 | +10000 | — |
Miami Dolphins | +30000 | +15000 | — |
Arizona Cardinals | +40000 | — | +20000 |
In regard to the NFC North, Minnesota has been picked to finish last. Despite having the second-best Super Bowl odds among the four teams, the Detroit Lions are the current favorite to win the division at +180, with the Green Bay Packers sitting in close second at +190. The Chicago Bears are in the third slot at +320, with the Vikings bringing up the rear at +600.
All betting odds courtesy of DraftKings. Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. The content in this article should not be considered betting advice. Gambling involves risk, and one should only gamble with funds that one can comfortably afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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