The Vikings Depth Chart as the Preseason Nears its Conclusion
So far, the Vikings have completed a pair of preseason games. Both losses, the Vikings have still learned a lot about themselves in the Seahawks and Titans skirmishes. Next up will be the Cardinals, a team that comes to Minnesota early to participate in joint practices before the Saturday game.
Against Seattle, several players stood our for Minnesota, leading to an adjustment in the Vikings depth chart. Luiji Vilain performed admirably, giving the Canadian a better chance of snagging one of the coveted edge rusher spots behind Danielle Hunter and Marcus Davenport. On offense, Ty Chandler did plenty to show that he’s Minnesota’s RB2. Jalen Reagor and Brandon Powell each showed off some good stuff, too.
Over at Vikings Territory, Dustin Baker was quick to send praise in NaJee Thompson’s direction: “Because of special teams’ prowess, Thompson went from sure-thing-roster-cut to sure-thing-roster-bubble personality in about two hours in Seattle. He tackled punt returners and downed punts deep in Seattle’s territory.”
The effort against Tennessee simply re-confirmed what has been plain to see: Thompson is a monster on special teams. He’s going to make the roster.
A lot of Vikings fans will be hoping to see these players continue shining as others assert themselves. A more decisive, explosive DeWayne McBride would be a welcome sight. Andrew Booth isn’t going to be cut, but he is jostling for position within the CB hierarchy. Ivan Pace has been mostly excellent but the same can’t be said about the iOL.
How does the competition look at all of these positions? Who is slotting in where?
The Cardinals game will begin at 12 p.m. CDT. Kevin O’Connell is still looking for his first ever win in the preseason. For more info on the team’s roster, check out the Vikings’ website.
The Vikings Depth Chart
— Offense —
Quarterback
QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Jaren Hall
QB4: Jordan Ta’amu
Running Back
RB1: Alexander Mattison
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: DeWayne McBride
RB4: Kene Nwangwu
RB5: Aaron Dykes
RB6: Abram Smith
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: K.J. Osborn
WR4: Jalen Nailor
WR5: Brandon Powell
WR6: Jalen Reagor
WR7: N’Keal Harry
WR8: Trishton Jackson
WR9: Thayer Thomas
WR10: Blake Proehl
WR11: Lucky Jackson
WR12: Garett Maag
WR13: Jacob Copeland
Tight End
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
TE4: Nick Muse
TE5: Ben Sims
TE6: Colin Thompson
Left Tackle
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Blake Brandel
LT3: Vederian Lowe
LT4: Chris DiLauro
Left Guard
LG1: Ezra Cleveland
LG2: Alan Ali
LG3: Jack Snyder
Center
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann
C3: Josh Sokol
Right Guard
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Chris Reed
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Oli Udoh
RT3: Jarrid Williams
RT4: Chim Okorafor
— Defense —
Outside Linebacker
OLB1: Danielle Hunter
OLB2: Marcus Davenport
OLB3: Patrick Jones II
OLB4: D.J. Wonnum
OLB5: Luiji Vilain
OLB6: Andre Carter II
OLB7: Benton Whitley
Nose Tackle
NT1: Khyiris Tonga
NT2: T.J. Smith
NT3: Calvin Avery
3T + 5T DT/DE
DT/DE1: Dean Lowry
DT/DE2: Harrison Phillips
DT/DE3: Jaquelin Roy
DT/DE4: Jonathan Bullard
DT/DE5: Esezi Otomewo
DT/DE6: Sheldon Day
DT/DE7: Ross Blacklock
DT/DE8: Junior Aho
Middle Linebacker
MLB1: Jordan Hicks
MLB2: Brian Asamoah
MLB3: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB4: Troy Dye
MLB5: Troy Reeder
MLB6: Tanner Vallejo
MLB7: Abraham Beauplan
MLB8: Wilson Huber
Cornerback
CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Akayleb Evans
CB3: Mekhi Blackmon
CB4: Joejuan Williams
CB5: Andrew Booth Jr.
CB6: NaJee Thompson
CB7: Tay Gowan
CB8: C.J. Coldon
CB9: Kalon Barnes
CB10: Jaylin Williams
Strong Safety
SS1: Harrison Smith
SS2: Josh Metellus
SS3: Jay Ward
Free Safety
FS1: Lewis Cine
FS2: Camryn Bynum
FS3: Theo Jackson
— Special Teams —
Kicker
K1: Greg Joseph
Punter
P1: Ryan Wright
Long Snapper
LS: Andrew DePaola
Kick Returner
KR1: Kene Nwangwu
KR2: Brandon Powell
KR3: DeWayne McBride
Punt Returner
PR1: Brandon Powell
PR2: Jalen Reagor
PR3: Thayer Thomas
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