The Minnesota Vikings only had five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, but they maximized them by addressing needs. They hope to get at least one Day 1 starter and another immediate contributor from the class. If the other three can be regular contributors in 2025, the class will be a success.

The NFC North is loaded with intrigue, from the Chicago Bears getting a new coach for Caleb Williams to the Detroit Lions restocking after a stunning No. 1-seed exit to the Green Bay Packers looking to stay healthy around Jordan Love.

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,