Minnesota Vikings “Unofficial” Depth Chart

The Minnesota Vikings face division foe Green Bay Packers on Sunday. In advance of the season-opener, the Vikings officially released their “unofficial” depth chart. After training camp, preseason games, and three rounds of cuts, there weren’t many surprises. 

Minnesota Vikings “Unofficial” Depth Chart

Offense

Quarterback

Kirk Cousins

Nick Mullens

Training camp started with Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond competing for the backup job. That went so well that the Vikings traded for Nick Mullens before the final preseason game. Now, the Vikings quarterback depth is Mullens and David Blough on the practice squad.

Running Back

Dalvin Cook

Alexander Mattison

Kene Nwangwu

Ty Chandler

This is a deep and versatile group. 

Fullback

C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver

Justin Jefferson

K.J. Osborn

Wide Receiver

Adam Thielen

Jalen Reagor

Jalen Nailor

Recent trade acquisition Jalen Reagor is the wildcard. After being selected right before Justin Jefferson in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, he had a lot of pressure to excel in Philadelphia. It didn’t go well. Perhaps a new location, without the intense spotlight, will give Reagor the opportunity to just have fun playing football. He was a first round pick for his explosive natural ability. He still has that. 

Tight End

Irv Smith Jr.

Johnny Mundt

Ben Ellefson

Left Tackle

Christian Darrisaw

Blake Brandel

Vederian Lowe

Left Guard

Ezra Cleveland

Center

Garrett Bradbury

Austin Schlottman

Garrett Bradbury’s hoped for improvement could be key to a rising, young, and talented offensive line. 

Right Guard

Ed Ingram

Chris Reed

Right Tackle

Brian O’Neill

Oli Udoh

Defense

Outside Linebacker

Danielle Hunter

Patrick Jones II

Luiji Vilain

Defensive End

Jonathan Bullard

Ross Blacklock

The biggest surprise of training camp was probably the release of Armon Watts. He was an expected starter in the Vikings new three-man defensive line. With Watts gone, Jonathan Bullard inherits that spot. Acquired last week in a trade with the Houston Texans, Ross Blacklock might take the job when he’s comfortable with the defense and his new team. 

Nose Tackle

Harrison Phillips

The pass-rushing duo of Danielle Hunter and Za’Darius might be the focus of the Vikings 3-4 defense. Nose tackle Harrison Phillips might be the key to it. 

Defensive End

Dalvin Tomlinson

James Lynch

Esezi Otomewo 

Outside Linebacker

Za’Darius Smith

D.J. Wonnum

Weakside Linebacker

Jordan Hicks

Brian Asamoah

Middle Linebacker

Eric Kendricks

Troy Dye

Cornerback

Cameron Dantzler Sr.

Akayleb Evans

Kris Boyd

Cornerback

Patrick Peterson

Chandon Sullivan

Andrew Booth Jr.

Chandon Sullivan is currently the Vikings top nickel corner. If something were to take Patrick Peterson off the field, I’m sure that Andrew Booth Jr. would take his spot.  

Safety

Harrison Smith

Josh Metellus

Safety

Camryn Bynum

Lewis Cine

How long will Camryn Bynum hold off Lewis Cine? It shouldn’t be a surprise to see three safeties on the field. 

Special Teams

Kicker

Greg Joseph

Punter

Ryan Wright

Holder

Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

Nick DePaola

Kick Returner

Kene Nwangwu

Ty Chandler

K.J. Osborn

Punt Returner

Jalen Reagor

K.J. Osborn

Jalen Nailor

The return duo of Kene Nwangwu and Jalen Reagor is the most promising since the days of Cordarrelle Patterson and Marcus Sherels.