The Vikings’ Final Roster: A Pre-Training Camp Prediction of the 53 Men

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Jul 15, 2025
NFL: Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
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So much evidence still needs to be collected in training camp and the preseason. Nevertheless, let’s give things a whirl.

Below is an initial take on the Vikings’ final roster (consider a different one on Vikings Territory). Much is going to change, if for no reason other than the physicality of football. Good chance, folks, that someone succumbs to injury (hopefully a minor one that heals in weeks, not months), changing the calculus just a bit. Unfortunate? Yes, but still true. If, however, all players are healthy and well, then consider my predictive — not prescriptive — guess.

The Vikings’ Final Roster: Pre-Training Camp

Offense – 26 Players

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Quarterback (3)

  1. J.J. McCarthy (Read More)
  2. Sam Howell
  3. Max Brosmer (Read More)

Running Back (3)

  1. Aaron Jones
  2. Jordan Mason
  3. Ty Chandler

Fullback (1)

  1. C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver (6)

  1. Justin Jefferson
  2. Jordan Addison
  3. Jalen Nailor
  4. Tai Felton
  5. Tim Jones
  6. Silas Bolden

Tight End (3)

  1. T.J. Hockenson
  2. Josh Oliver
  3. Gavin Bartholomew

Left Tackle (2)

  1. Christian Darrisaw
  2. Justin Skule

Left Guard (2)

  1. Donovan Jackson
  2. Blake Brandel

Center (2)

  1. Ryan Kelly
  2. Michael Jurgens

Right Guard (1)

  1. Will Fries

Right Tackle (3)

  1. Brian O’Neill
  2. Walter Rouse
  3. Logan Brown

Defense – 24 Players

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43), linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) and linebacker Dallas Turner (15) talk during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Edge Rushers (5)

  1. Jonathan Greenard
  2. Andrew Van Ginkel
  3. Dallas Turner (Read More)
  4. Gabriel Murphy
  5. Tyler Batty

Defensive Linemen (5)

  1. Harrison Phillips
  2. Jonathan Allen
  3. Javon Hargrave
  4. Jalen Redmond
  5. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins

Linebacker (4)

  1. Blake Cashman
  2. Ivan Pace Jr.
  3. Eric Wilson
  4. Kobe King (Read More)

Corner (6)

  1. Byron Murphy Jr.
  2. Isaiah Rodgers
  3. Mekhi Blackmon
  4. Jeff Okudah
  5. Dwight McGlothern
  6. Zemaiah Vaughn (Read More)

Safety (4)

  1. Harrison Smith
  2. Josh Metellus
  3. Theo Jackson
  4. Jay Ward

Special Teams (3)

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) celebrates his field goal against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Kicker (1)

  1. Will Reichard

Punter (1)

  1. Ryan Wright

Long Snapper (1)

  1. Andrew DaPaola
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By K. Joudry
I'm the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]purpleptsd[dot]com. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.