No shocking surprises on Vikings first unofficial depth chart of 2023

Heading into their 2023 preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks, the Minnesota Vikings have released their first unofficial depth chart of the year.

With just a few days left until they take the field for their first preseason game of the summer against the Seattle Seahawks, the Minnesota Vikings revealed their first unofficial 2023 depth chart on Monday.

Just a reminder, preseason depth charts are typically compiled by a team's communications staff, and they usually don't include much input from the organization's actual coaching staff.

Minnesota Vikings release first unofficial depth chart of 2023

Below are the unofficial offensive, defensive, and special teams depth charts for the Vikings heading into their exhibition matchup against the Seahawks on Thursday.

Offense

Quarterbacks

1. Kirk Cousins
2. Nick Mullens
3. Jaren Hall (R)

Running Backs

1. Alexander Mattison
2. Kene Nwangwu
3. Ty Chandler
4. DeWayne McBride (R)
5. Abram Smith

Fullback

1. C.J. Ham

Wide Receivers

1. Justin Jefferson
2. K.J. Osborn
3. Jalen Nailor
4. Jordan Addison (R)
5. Jalen Reagor
6. Brandon Powell
7. Blake Proehl
8. Trishton Jackson
9. Lucky Jackson (R)
10. Thayer Thomas (R)
11. N'Keal Harry
12. Garrett Maag (R)
13. Jacob Copeland (R)

Tight Ends

1. T.J. Hockenson
2. Josh Oliver
3. Johnny Mundt
4. Nick Muse
5. Ben Sims (R)
6. Colin Thompson

Left Tackle

1. Christian Darrisaw
2. Vederian Lowe
3. Jarrid Williams
4. Jacky Chen (R)

Left Guard

1. Ezra Cleveland
2. Josh Sokol
3. Jack Snyder

Center

1. Garrett Bradbury
2. Austin Schlottmann
3. Alan Ali (R)

Right Guard

1. Ed Ingram
2. Blake Brandel
3. Chris Reed

Right Tackle

1. Brian O'Neill
2. Oli Udoh
3. Christian DiLauro

Defense

Defensive Ends

1. Dean Lowry
2. Harrison Phillips
3. Jonathan Bullard
4. Ross Blacklock
5. Jaquelin Roy (R)
6. Esezi Otomewo
7. Sheldon Day
8. Junior Aho (R)

Nose Tackles

1. Khyiris Tonga
2. T.J. Smith
3. Clavin Avery (R)

Outside Linebackers

1. Danielle Hunter
2. Marcus Davenport
3. Pat Jones II
4. D.J. Wonnum
5. Luiji Vilain
6. Benton Whitley
7. Andre Carter II (R)
8. Curtis Weaver

Inside Linebackers

1. Brian Asamoah II
2. Jordan Hicks
3. Troy Dye
4. Troy Reeder
5. William Kwenkeu
6. Ivan Pace, Jr. (R)
7. Abraham Beauplan (R)
8. Wilson Huber (R)

Cornerbacks

1. Byron Murphy, Jr.
2. Akayleb Evans
3. Andrew Booth, Jr.
4. Joejuan Williams
5. Mekhi Blackmon (R)
6. Kalon Barnes
7. Jaylin Williams (R)
8. Tay Gowan
9. NaJee Thompson (R)
10. C.J. Coldon, Jr. (R)

Safeties

1. Harrison Smith
2. Camryn Bynum
3. Lewis Cine
4. Josh Metellus
5. Jay Ward (R)
6. Theo Jackson

Special Teams

Kicker

1. Greg Joseph
2. Jack Podlesny (R)

Punter

1. Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

1. Andrew DePaola

Kick Returner

1. Kene Nwangwu
2. Ty Chandler
3. Brandon Powell

Punt Returner

1. Jalen Reagor
2. Brandon Powell
3. Thayer Thomas (R)