The Minnesota Vikings have navigated the early rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft with a keen eye for value, having made only two selections thus far. Entering with a limited pool of four picks after trading up in the previous draft, they now possess promising talents in quarterback J.J. McCarthy and edge rusher Dallas Turner. Recently, they executed a trade back late in the third round, moving from pick 97 to 102, while also sending pick 187 to acquire pick 142 from the Houston Texans. This maneuver has now positioned the Vikings with picks 139 and 142 in the upcoming fifth round, providing them with opportunities to either target specific undrafted free agents or further trade back for additional selections.