Vikings mock draft roundup: Expert picks for 2025 NFL draft

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We are just over 24 hours away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and there is no better time to look at what the draft experts around the NFL world are saying. We have compiled a total of ten mock drafts that have been published in the past few days, and we are going to give you their picks for the team. There will also be links to the mocks in case you want to see picks for other teams, perhaps division rivals, or so on.

Getting back to the point, the Vikings are one of the more interesting teams to pick for in mock drafts. The results from these reflect that in a fun way, and should have you anxious for Thursday's first round.

Here are the results of the data we gathered.

Peter Schrager, ESPN​

Selection: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

"The Vikings have needs elsewhere and wouldn't list running back as a clear hole on their roster. But if Hampton is on the board, he'd be a wonderful addition to a young core that the organization hopes can grow old together."

Ari Meirov, 33rd Team​

Selection: Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina

Thor Nystrom, Fantasy Life​

Selection: Projected trade back twice, accumulating the 33rd, 62nd, 179th, 192nd, 200th, and 206th picks in the draft

Christian Williams, Devy Royale​

Selection: Projects a trade with the Jaguars, sending the 36th and 88th overall picks to Minnesota for the 24th overall pick.

Bucky Brooks, NFL Media​

Selection: Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina

"Emmanwori can learn from Harrison Smith, who has been in the Vikings' backfield for 13 seasons, before sliding in as the next potential fixture at safety in Minnesota."

Kyle Crabs, 33rd Team​

Selection: Nick Emmanwori, SAF, South Carolina

"I simply cannot quit this pairing. Any team looking to maximize Emmanwori must put him in a position to play forward and attack. No defense does that better than the Vikings under Brian Flores' watch. With Harrison Smith looming into the twilight of his career, let's get a succession plan going."

Cris Collinsworth, PFF​

Selection: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan

“I went round-and-round, but the one thing I know they want to do is improve the defensive tackle position so that they can blitz from everywhere else. They play the Lions twice a year, and they will run at you until you stop them. I love Grant. I think he has a chance to be a really good player in the NFL.”

Dane Brugler, The Athletic​

Selection: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

"Interior offensive or defensive line very easily could be the pick here, but the Vikings might address the secondary if the right player is on the board. It’s fun imagining the ways Brian Flores could use a versatile and athletic weapon like Barron."

Chad Reuter, NFL Media​

Selection: Projected trade with Buffalo Bills out of Round 1

". . .Minnesota receives two fourth-round picks from the Bills in the deal, which is ideal for the Vikings, since they otherwise have just four selections due to past trades."

Tyler Forness, AtoZ Sports​

Selection: Malaki Starks, SAF, Georgia

"The board doesn't fall great for the Vikings, who would love to get a difference-making defensive lineman at this spot. They pivot and fortify the safety position with Starks. A three-year starter for Georgia, Starks can step in and fill the role left behind by Camryn Bynum with ease, as his instincts and ball skills are superb."

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings Mock Draft roundup of experts picks before round one

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