The 2025 NFL draft (ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) is underway in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the Minnesota Vikings kicked things off with Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson, the No. 24 pick of Round 1. Here is a breakdown of each Vikings pick: Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart Round 1,

The Minnesota Vikings finally answered the question of who will backup J.J. McCarthy in 2025. After being linked to four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers early in the offseason, the Vikings passed on bringing in the 41-year-old Super Bowl winner after deeming McCarthy ready to take over the starting job after letting Sam Darnold leave in free agency.