The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for the 2025 NFL Draft, with significant speculation surrounding their first-round pick. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell face several options: enhancing the offensive line, improving their defensive line with a new tackle, or replacing lost secondary talent. With limited draft capital, a potential trade down is a key consideration, especially with teams eager for first-round control.

In a recent mock draft, the Vikings trade down to acquire cornerback Trey Amos from Ole Miss at pick 31, addressing a weak secondary while gaining additional third-round picks. Other potential picks include Tate Ratledge, an interior lineman from Georgia, R.J. Harvey, a running back from Central Florida, and Kyle Williams, a wide receiver from Washington State. The Vikings' draft strategy appears focused on bolstering both lines and securing a future running back while surrounding young quarterback J.J. McCarthy with more offensive options.