Vikes sign undrafted ex-Minnesota St. TE Zylstra
The Vikings have signed tight end Shane Zylstra out of the Division II program at Minnesota State that produced two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
Vikings alter Kirk Cousins succession plan after losing out on Justin Fields
Fields was in reach of the Vikings, who lost out to the Bears and turned to Kellen Mond for a long-term approach at quarterback.
McShay's favorite NFL draft pick for all 32 teams: Why Wilson, Pitts, Ojulari can be game-changers
Todd McShay names the best value pick for every NFL team at the 2021 NFL draft, including some instant impact starters. Who were the 32 perfect picks?
Grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Kiper picks his top teams, sleepers and more
The Jaguars got a star at No. 1. The Steelers and Cowboys tried to plug holes. Mel Kiper's 2021 report card is here.
Minnesota Vikings NFL draft picks 2021: Analysis for every selection
The Vikings drafted a potential successor to Kirk Cousins, selecting quarterback Kellen Mond in the third round.
Vikings GM guarantees kicking competition
Despite having one kicker on the roster and not adding another in the draft, Minnesota Vikings' general manager Rick Spielman made certain the team will have multiple to choose from ahead of the 2021 season.
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
The 11 members of the Vikings 2021 draft class: OT Christian Darrisaw, QB Kellen Mond, ILB Chazz Surratt, G Wyatt Davis, DE Patrick Jones II, RB Kene Nwangwu, S Camryn Bynum, DE Janarius Robinson, WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, TE Zach Davidson, DT Jaylen Twyman.
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Vikes get potential Cousins successor in QB Mond
The Minnesota Vikings took Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond with the 66th pick of the NFL draft on Friday with hopes that he can eventually succeed veteran starter Kirk Cousins.
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Answering Round 1's biggest questions: Did the 49ers get it right? What are the Raiders doing?
Was Trey Lance the best option for San Francisco? Did Las Vegas reach too far down the board? Is Pittsburgh's run game fixed? Todd McShay has the answers.
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente on the physical strides OT Christian Darrisaw made and how he believes the 21-year-old has more left in the tank: "We've had some offensive linemen get drafted out of here that physically were probably at their peak when they entered the NFL. I think Christian has another level of strength that he can get to and will get to in the next year or so that's going to help him as he continues his development."
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Christian Darrisaw feels like a steal for the Vikings. There was only a 22% chance he would still be available at pick No. 23 entering tonight, according to ESPN's Draft Day Predictor.
Christian Darrisaw's NFL draft profile (0:56)
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The Vikings received the equivalent of an early third-round pick's worth of extra value in their deal with the Jets. The picks the Vikings received were worth almost 40% more than what it gave up.
How a college dropout became a go-to jeweler for NFL draft prospects
From Joe Burrow to Justin Jefferson to Justin Fields, Leo Frost has quickly become a trusted jeweler for draft prospects looking to make a splash on their big night.
Vikings' window to win may force GM Rick Spielman to change draft strategy
No team has drafted more players or made more draft-day trades since 2012 than the Vikings. But their philosophy might have to evolve with this draft.
Vikings CB Peterson says he'll wear No. 7 in '21
Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson says he will "rock No. 7" in the 2021 season, returning to the number he wore at LSU and in high school.
Amazing feet: WR Jefferson's dance in Fortnite
"The Griddy" dance popularized by Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will be included as a celebration in the video game Fortnite.
2020 NFC North Standings
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards250.614th
Rushing Yards142.75th
Points For26.911th
Points Against29.74th
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2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | Christian Darrisaw | OT | Virginia Tech |
| 3(2) | Kellen Mond | QB | Texas A&M |
| 3(15) | Chazz Surratt | ILB | North Carolina |
| 3(23) | Wyatt Davis | OG | Ohio State |
| 3(27) | Patrick Jones II | DE | Pittsburgh |
| 4(14) | Kene Nwangwu | RB | Iowa State |
| 4(20) | Camryn Bynum | CB | California |
| 4(29) | Janarius Robinson | DE | Florida State |
| 5(13) | Ihmir Smith-Marsette | WR | Iowa |
| 5(24) | Zach Davidson | TE | Central Missouri State |
| 6(15) | Jaylen Twyman | DT | Pittsburgh |