This is the eighth position preview for the 2024 NFL draft; today, linebackers. The Vikings lost Jordan Hicks to the Browns but gained Blake Cashman. Asamoah and Beauplan return; Troy Dye to Chargers. Kamu Grugier-Hill signed. Vikings need depth and competition.

Three linebacker prospects to watch are Edgerrin Cooper from Texas A&M, Payton Wilson from North Carolina State, and Junior Colson from Michigan. A sleeper pick is Jaylan Ford from Texas. Vikings also have a dire need for a first-round cornerback.