Gordon McGuinness of Pro Football Focus

McGuinness projects at No. 40 (after a trade with the Saints): Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State

Note: McGuinness has Minnesota sending No. 24 to New Orleans for Nos. 40 and 71.

The Vikings added Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen this offseason, but both are more impactful as pass rushers than run defenders. So, that doesn’t rule out Minnesota targeting another interior presence — especially one like Tyleik Williams, who earned an 88.6 PFF run-defense grade in 2024, eighth among all FBS defensive tackles.

McGuinness projects at No. 79 (after a trade with the Dolphins) in Round 3: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State

Note: McGuinness has Minnesota sending No. 71 to Miami for Nos. 79 and 150.

Wide receiver isn’t an immediate need for the Vikings, but they lack depth behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Williams averaged 2.71 yards per route run and earned an 89.8 PFF receiving grade against man coverage in 2024.

McGuinness projects at No. 97 in Round 3: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State

The Vikings already added Jordan Mason as Aaron Jones’ primary backup, but they should still be in the market for another running back. Giddens is a tremendous athlete and earned PFF grades above 80.0 in both zone and man/gap concepts in 2024.

McGuinness projects at No. 139 in Round 5: Que Robinson, EDGE, Alabama

McGuinness projects at No. 150 in Round 5: O’Donnell Fortune, CB, South Carolina

McGuinness projects at No. 187 in Round 6: Benjamin Yurosek, TE, Georgia