Minnesota Vikings Roster: How Did They Get Here?

Minnesota Vikings Training Camp is less than two weeks away. An NFL roster can be put together in a variety of ways. This is a look at how the Vikings acquired the players that are currently on the roster. It’s also an attempt at passing the time between now and the start of training camp.

Minnesota Vikings Roster: How Did They Get Here?

Draft: First Round
Justin Jefferson (2020)

Christian Darrisaw (2021)

Jordan Addison (2023)

J.J. McCarthy (2024)

Dallas Turner (2024)

Donovan Jackson (2025)

Caleb Banks (2026)

Draft: Second Round

Brian O’Neill (2018)

Jake Golday (2026)

Draft: Third Round

Tai Felton (2025)

Domonique Orange (2026)

Caleb Tiernan (2026)

Jakobe Thomas (2026)

Draft: Fourth Round

Jay Ward (2023)

Draft: Fifth Round

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (2015)

Max Bredeson (2026)

Chuck Demmings (2026)

Draft: Sixth Round

Josh Metellus (2020)

Blake Brandel (2020)

Walter Rouse (2024)

Will Reichard (2024)

Demond Claiborne (2026)

Draft: Seventh Round

Michael Jurgens (2024)

Levi Drake Rodriguez (2024)

Gavin Bortholomew (2025)

Gavin Gerhardt (2026)

Undrafted Free Agent

Ivan Pace Jr. (2023)

Jeshaun Jones (2024)

Dwight McGlothern (2024)

Bo Richter (2024)

Taki Taimani (2024)

Tyler Batty (2025)

Max Brosmer (2025)

Chaz Chambliss (2025)

Dontae Fleming (2025)

Joe Huber (2025)

Myles Price (2025)

Elijah Williams (2025)

Ben Yurosek (2025)

Bryson Nesbit (2025)

Zemaiah Vaughn (2025)

Marcus Allen (2026)

Da’Veawn Armstead (2026)

Dillon Bell (2026)

Tyreek Chappell (2026)

Keli Lawson (2026)

Tristan Leigh (2026)

Delby Lemieux (2026)

Kejon Owens (2026)

Tomas Rimac (2026)

Marcus Sanders, Jr. (2026)

Cam’Ron Stewart (2026)

Jacob Thomas (2026)

Brett Thorson (2026)

Arden Walker (2026)

Lyke Wysong (2026)

Smith Vilbert (2026)

Bangally Kamara (2026)

Terrill Davis (2026)

Micheal Briscoe (2026)

Trayvon Rudolph (2026)

Trade

T.J. Hockenson (2022)

Jordan Mason (2025)

Unrestricted Free Agent

Josh Oliver (2023)

Byron Murphy Jr. (2023)

Andrew Van Ginkel (2024)

Blake Cashman (2024)

Isaiah Rodgers (2025)

Will Fries (2025)

Tavierre Thomas (2025)

Eric Wilson (2025)

James Pierre (2026)

Johnny Hekker (2026)

Restricted Free Agent

Ryan Van Demark (2026) 

Street Free Agent

Andrew DePaola (2020)

Theo Jackson (2022)

Henry Byrd (2023)

Aaron Jones Sr. (2024)

Jalen Redmond (2024)

Zavier Scott (2024)

Carson Wentz (2025)

Vershon Lee (2025)

Kahlef Hailassie (2025)

Jacob Roberts (2026)

Josh Ross (2026)

Kyler Murray (2026)

Eric Johnson II (2026)

Jauan Jennings (2026)

Isaiahh Loudermilk (2026)

Jahvaree Ritzie (2026)

Marshall Lang (2026)

NFL Roster Sizes Through The Years

NFL roster sizes have fluctuated greatly over the years. During the league’s first decade, teams had only 16-18 players on the roster. That’s about a third of today’s bloated rosters. Those early days were the days of single-platoon football. 11 players played offense, defense, and special teams. The league adopted unlimited substitution in 1950. That essentially ended the single platoon-era. By that point, NFL roster sizes had about doubled from that first decade to 32 players. Since then, NFL roster sizes crept up to the current 53 players with 47 or 48 active on game day. Here’s a look roster sizes through the 126 years of the NFL.

NFL Roster Sizes Through The Years

1920: ? - I guess the league was more focused on teams making it to their next game than monitoring how many players were on the roster.

1921: 18

1922: 18

1923: 16

1924: 18

1925: 16

1926: 18

1927: 18

1928: 18

1929: 18

1930: 20

1931: 22

1932: 20

1933: 22

1934: 22

1935: 24

1936: 23

1937: 25

1938: 30

1939: 30

1940: 33

1941: 33

1942: 33

1943: 28

1944: 28

1945: 33

1946: 33

1947: 34

1948: 35

1949: 32

1950: 32

1951: 33

1952: 33

1953: 33

1954: 33

1955: 33

1956: 33

1957: 35

1958: 35

1959: 36

1960: 38

1961: 36

1962: 36

1963: 37

1964-1973: 40

1974: 47

1975: 43

1976: 43

1977: 43

1978-1990: 45

1991-2010: 45+emergency QB

2011-2019: 46

2020-present: 47/48

The era of inactives:

From 1988-92, NFL roster size was actually 47 players. Two of those players were declared inactive on game day.

From 1993-2010, NFL roster size was 53 players. Eight of those players were declared inactive on game day.

From 2011-2019, NFL roster size was 53 players. Seven of those players were declared inactive on game day.

From 2020-present, NFL roster size was still 53 players but game day actives got a little more complicated. It’s 48 players if eight of those players are offensive linemen. It’s 47 players if fewer than eight of those players are offensive linemen. 

5 Most Intriguing Minnesota Vikings Players

Two weeks from today, Minnesota Vikings veterans will report for training camp. Two weeks! In advance of the football fun, here’s a look at five of the most intriguing Vikings players.

5 Most Intriguing Minnesota Vikings Players

5. Blake Brandel, C

The run of injuries that wrecked the offensive line last season forced some players to step in at unfamiliar positions. One of those players was Blake Brandel. Since his selection in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Brandel has played about every offensive line position but center. He entered the league as a tackle. He started 17 games in 2024 at left guard. He’s been a steady and versatile football player for the Vikings. Last season, injuries forced him to start at center against the Cleveland Browns. His first snap in that game was first snap at center. Ever. His play gave coaches the idea that he could do the job full time. When Ryan Kelly retired this offseason, center appeared to become one of the team’s biggest needs. It’s possible that center became one of the team’s biggest needs only to those outside spectacular TCO Performance Center. I’m sure Vikings decision-makers considered a few of the high-end center that were available in the 2026 NFL Draft. They were available into Day 3 of the draft. Apparently none rated above the center they already had on the roster. Brandel will provide some size at the pivot position that the Vikings have lacked for too long. He’s already shown his position versatility. He might not raise the ceiling of the offensive line but he will raise the floor. He has this season to show whether he can be the Vikings long-term answer at center. 

4. Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, QBs

I didn’t want to include the quarterbacks but I have to include the quarterbacks. I’m really looking forward to this quarterback competition. I’m not looking forward to the tabloid-like reporting that will dominate the coverage of it. 

3. Harrison Smith, S

Harrison Smith makes the list of intriguing players and he isn’t even on the roster. For now. Will he return for his 15th season? It’s July. Veterans report to training camp in two weeks. If he hasn’t publicly made the decision yet, he’s returning. At least, that’s how I see it. Maybe, it’s just hope. I’m not ready for a Vikings defense without #22 on the field. 

2. Chuck Demmings, CB

I really could’ve picked any of the Vikings draft picks. I’m singling out Chuck Demmings simply because I believe that he’s going to become one of my favorite Vikings players for all of his, hopefully, very long career in Minnesota. He’s an explosive, natural athlete and probably would’ve been a first- or second-round pick if he hadn’t played at itty-bitty Stephen F. Austin. He could’ve jumped to a big-time school but stayed loyal to the itty-bitty school that was always loyal to him. He’s that sort of character and he is a character. He’s a fun person and fun player and I can’t wait to see him on the field. Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rodgers are solid starters. James Pierre was signed in free agency to form a solid corner trio. Despite three corners in his way, I believe that Demmings will play his way on to the field for scattered defensive snaps. I also believe that he’s the Vikings future CB1.

1. Jauan Jennings, WR

The Vikings weren’t very active in free agency. One could say that they were selective. One of the players they signed was Jauan Jennings. At the start of free agency, he was considered to be one of the pricey players on the market. For whatever reason, he was still available after the draft. The Vikings signed Jennings for only $8 million. Incentives could boost it to $13 million. That’s a bargain for one of the most intriguing receivers in the league. In Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, the Vikings have one of the best receiver duos in the league. Jefferson, Addison, and Jennings are the best receiver trio in the league. Jennings brings a physical presence to the offense. Some might call it a nasty presence. The Vikings offense can use a little bit of nasty. He’s a terrific blocker. He excels on third down and in the red zone. I’m excited to see a lot of Vikings players on the field. Honestly, I’m excited to see all of the Vikings players on the field. Jauan Jennings is among the players I’m most excited to see. 

If The Vikings Were To Sign A Player…

In the NFL, there are often roster tweaks between the completion of the draft and the start of training camp. Those tweaks are usually positional shifts at the bottom of the roster.  Additions at the top half of rosters are typically made prior to the draft. The Minnesota Vikings signed receiver Jauan Jennings on May 7. Pending the result of a particular quarterback competition, the signing of Jennings might be the most impactful Vikings free agent signing of the offseason. That’s a significant post-draft addition. He might not be the last significant post-draft addition. 

The Vikings traded edge Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles during the draft. It was a painful trade as Greenard was an impact player for the Vikings on and off the field. He’d only been in Minnesota for two years. He was a team captain during his second season. Two seasons of Greenard were not enough. He will be missed but the trade does open up a full-time opportunity for Dallas Turner. He’s ready for an expanded role. In his third season, I believe that he’s on the brink of ripping up the NFL. With Greenard, the Vikings had three high-end edge players. Without Greenard, the Vikings have Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner. That isn’t enough. Turner replaces Greenard, perhaps improves on Greenard. No one currently on the roster can replace Turner at #3. Behind Van Ginkel and Turner are a collection of undrafted football players. In two seasons, Bo Richter has emerged as a special teams staple. He’s a fun pass rusher in the preseason. Chaz Chambliss and Tyler Batty have flashed some in spots. Cam’Ron Stewart and Arden Walker are undrafted rookies. The defensive coaches have experimented in offseason workouts with defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins on the edge. Jake Golday was selected in the 2026 NFL Draft as an off-the-ball linebacker. He showed position versatility in college as an edge rusher, as a big nickel, and as the off-the-ball linebacker listed on his draft card. His versatility makes him a dream player for a Brian Flores defense. Many expect Golday to be the eventual replacement for the other-worldly Van Ginkel. In a couple years, Turner and Golday could be ripping up the league. That’s a nice future. Today is a different story. 

Minnesota Vikings training camp is now less than two weeks away. If there’s a hole on the 91-man roster, it’s an edge backup to Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner. If the Vikings were to sign a player between now and the start of training camp, who might that player be?

That player must be an edge player. The Athletic’s Alec Lewis has mentioned tight end as a position the Vikings could look to supplement prior to training camp. I get that. After T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver, tight end has as many questions as edge. If the Vikings run more three-tight end formations, that need for another tight end increases. Despite those concerns, I’m a little more concerned about the Vikings edge situation. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that the Vikings season is dependent on the signing of a proven edge player but I do believe that one is needed. Fortunately, there are a few interesting edge players available.

Jadeveon Clowney

Haason Reddick

Leonard Floyd

Kyle Van Noy

Joey Bosa

There are a few more but I see the above five as the best fits for a Brian Flores. Personally, I see Jadeveon Clowney and Haason Reddick as the top options. Of those, I like Clowney best. Maybe I’m enamored by his 8.5 sacks in only 13 games with the Dallas Cowboys. Maybe I’m still enamored by the ridiculous talents that he brought to the NFL 12 years ago. He might not have ever developed into the overwhelming pass rusher many expected but he had been an impact player in all of his 12 seasons in the league. For the natural talent he brings, it’s a little surprising that he’s played for seven teams. That bouncing around shows that he’s used to picking up a new defense. I believe that Jadeveon Clowney would be an excellent post-draft addition. Haason Reddick would be a nice addition as well. 

Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Hopes

Minnesota Vikings rookies report to spectacular TCO Performance Center for training camp two weeks from today. The veterans report two days later. Vikings football is almost here. It’s a hopeful time. Here are some of my hopes.

Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Hopes

1. No injuries. This is probably too hopeful. There’s always injuries in football. No major injuries? Even minor injuries can cause significant issues. Justin Jefferson tweaked a hamstring early in camp last season and pretty much sat until the season started. This did nothing for the developing on-field relationship between Jefferson and J.J. McCarthy. It showed during the season. Even minor injuries can be a big problem. Despite being unrealistic, my #1 hope for the Vikings, at all times, will always be “no injuries,”

2. This is where my Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Hopes really starts. All eyes will be on the quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. It should be fun and I’m looking forward to it. Competition is a good thing and the team will be better for it. My hope is that the media coverage of the competition will be focused on what takes place on the field rather than off it. I do not give a shit about whether McCarthy and Murray enjoy their lunches together. Keep the coverage on the fun football stuff. 

3. Harrison Smith returns for his 15th season. I’m not ready to say goodbye to the great #22. 

The remaining hopes aren’t so much hopes as things I’m excited to see. 

4. Frank Smith’s impact on the Vikings offense. In particular, I’m excited about his impact on the Vikings run game. After creative run as the offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins under head coach Mike McDaniels, Smith was hired as the Vikings assistant head coach. It likely took that elevated title to get Smith over teams that perhaps wanted him as an offensive coordinator. It might be a bit of a stretch but I see his addition to the Vikings offense as almost as significant as the retention of Brian Flores to the Vikings defense. McDaniels and Smith crafted some of the most innovative blocking and run schemes in the league. After several years with a fairly stagnant run game, the Vikings could use a bit of that. 

5. This is an extension of #3. I’m excited to see the offensive line come together under the guidance of Frank Smith and offensive line coach Keith Carter. Reports from the offseason workouts had the offensive line working with a tempo and intensity that hasn’t been seen in Minnesota for a while. Offseason workouts are supposed to be the learning phase of the process and the Vikings front was practicing with energy and intention. It was a hire that seemed to come under the radar but I’m also curious about the addition of Derek Windhime as assistant offensive line coach. He comes for the college level. I like the infusion of something a little different. It might still be football but the college game is very different from the NFL game. Windhime did some fun stuff as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach at Coastal Carolina.

6. The Vikings defensive line. I might be more interested in the development and evolution of the Vikings defensive line than I am with the quarterback competition. The quarterback thing will work itself out and the team will be better for it. After releasing Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave and “replacing” them with first-round pick Caleb Banks and third-round pick Domonique Orange, the defensive line is filled with young and talented football players. With a fascinating path to the NFL behind him, Jalen Redmond emerged as an impact player last year. In two seasons, 2024 seventh-round pick Levi Drake Rodriguez has worked to establish himself as a young player on a steady rise. 2025 fifth-round pick Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins showed potential as a versatile lineman in his rookie season. As did Elijah Williams as an undrafted rookie. Redmond, Rodriguez, Ingram-Dawkins, and Williams are emerging as an impactful collection of young, fun, undrafted, late-round football players. Even if the Vikings hadn’t added used a couple of top draft picks on Banks and Orange, I’d be excited about the defensive line. Having done so, the Vikings now have a deep group with high-end talent and very much underrated talent. In his three years as the defensive coordinator, Brian Flores has often had to scheme pressure. With the added and developing talent now at his disposal, the Vikings defense should be able to create pressure with talent rather a reliance on scheme. I can’t wait to see this defensive line on the field. 

7.. Dallas Turner. I didn’t like the draft day trade of Jonathan Greenard. I get it but I didn’t like it. The biggest reason I get the trade is Dallas Turner. While I prefer the edge trio of Andrew Van Ginkel, Greenard, and Turner, I love the edge duo Van Ginkel and Turner. Trading Greenard fully unlocks Turner. I can easily see Dallas Turner ripping up the league. 

8. About this time in 2022, I was excited to see in training camp a Vikings rookie class topped by Lewis Cine, Andrew Booth Jr., Ed Ingram, Brian Asamoah, and Akayleb Evans. In particular, I expected Cine, Booth, Asamoah, and Evans to be the building blocks of a great Vikings defense. Only four years later and none of those players are on the roster. After the departures this offseason of Jalen Nailor and Ty Chandler, none of the 10-member draft class of 2022 are on the roster. That’s terrible drafting. It should make it difficult to get excited about another draft class but I’m too optimistic to ever be cynical. I’m excited about the Vikings 2026 draft class. I already mentioned Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange. They are just the start. 

1. Caleb Banks, DL, Florida

2. Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

3. Domonique Orange, DL, Iowa State

3. Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern

3. Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami

5. Max Bredeson, FB, Michigan

5. Chuck Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin

6. Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest

7. Gavin Gerhardt, C, Cincinnati

I believe Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange, Jakobe Thomas, and Max Bredeson could all emerge as starters as rookies. Jake Golday, Chuck Demmings, and Demond Claiborne should make an impact as rookies and eventually join Banks, Orange, Thomas, and Bredeson as franchise fixtures. Caleb Tiernan could be the right tackle heir to Brian O’Neill. It’s an intriguing draft class and it’s easy to get excited about the potential of each of the rookies. 

Two weeks out and it’s easy to get hopeful and excited about this Minnesota Vikings football team. 

Minnesota Vikings All - Time 53-Man Roster

It doesn’t take much to get me thinking about Minnesota Vikings franchise history. The Vikings 66th training camp will open in a few weeks. That starts the path to the team’s 66th roster. The first had fewer than 40 players. It’s wild that fewer than 40 was seen as enough players in 1961 and 53 never seems enough today. Coaches often say “we ONLY have 53 roster spots.” Anyway, think about the Vikings roster over the years got me thinking (again) about an all-time Vikings roster. Here it is. 

Minnesota Vikings All-Time 53-Man Roster

Offense

Quarterbacks
Fran Tarkenton
Daunte Culpepper
Kirk Cousins

I feel like Tommy Kramer should be on this roster but I have to go with Kirk Cousins. If for no other reason, he’s always on the field. Kramer wasn’t. 

Halfbacks
Adrian Peterson
Chuck Foreman
Robert Smith

Dalvin Cook was challenging Robert Smith for that final roster spot. 

Fullback
Bill Brown

Bill Brown’s career was winding down when I fell for the Vikings. He might be the player that I most wish I’d seen in his prime. 

Receivers
Cris Carter
Randy Moss

Justin Jefferson
Ahmad Rashad
Anthony Carter
Adam Thielen 

The Vikings receiver tradition is ridiculous. It’s topped by two Hall of Famers with another on the way. I can’t think of a team with better receivers. Paul Flatley, Gene Washington, John Gilliam, Sammy White, Jake Reed, and Stefon Diggs further add to the Vikings great receiver tradition. 

Tight Ends

Steve Jordan
Kyle Rudolph
Jim Kleinsasser

All three were favorites of mine during the time that they played. T.J. Hockenson is probably the most physically gifted tight end in Vikings franchise history. The knee injury, as a result of a cheap shot from the jackass in Detroit, has robbed him of two seasons. His Vikings career is still being told. 

Tackles
Ron Yary
Gary Zimmerman
Grady Alderman

This is pretty straightforward. Tackle is another position topped by two Hall of Famers. If Christian Darrisaw continues to progress, he will bump Grady Alderman. 

Guards
Randall McDaniel
Steve Hutchinson
Ed White

This is as straightforward as the tackles. Two more Hall of Famers and another with a Hall of Fame argument. 

Centers
Mick Tingelhoff
Matt Birk

Mick Tingelhoff completes the all-Hall of Fame offensive line. 

It was not difficult to fill the offensive line spots on this roster. 

Defense

Defensive Ends
Carl Eller
Chris Doleman
Jim Marshall
Jared Allen

Danielle Hunter

HOF, HOF, should be HOF, HOF, could be HOF. The Vikings have a great receiver tradition. The defensive end tradition isn’t as deep but the top is stacked. 

Defensive Tackles
Alan Page
John Randle
Keith Millard
Kevin Williams

HOF, HOF, would’ve been HOF if injuries hadn’t whittled away at his talents, will be HOF. The defensive tackle tradition in Minnesota is nearly as great as the defensive end tradition. 

Linebackers
Matt Blair

Eric Kendricks

Anthony Barr

Chad Greenway
Scott Studwell

Jeff Siemon

Most of the position groups on this roster are pretty easy to put together. Linebacker isn’t. The Vikings have had several good linebackers. I wouldn’t say that they have had any great linebackers. Matt Blair is arguably the best linebacker to have played for the Vikings. Many might have Scott Studwell starting in the middle. I’m partial to Eric Kendricks. Jeff Siemon had a more decorated middle linebacker career than both. It’s tough to leave off any of the team’s first “very good” linebacker trio of Wally Hilgenberg, Lonnie Warwick, and Roy Winston. Add Ed McDaniel, Ben Leber, Fred McNeil and the Vikings have had a lot of good linebackers. They just haven’t had the great players like those that played on the line in front of them. Mike Merriweather might’ve been the most talented linebacker to play for the Vikings but his career was winding down when he was in Minnesota. 

Cornerbacks
Antoine Winfield
Xavier Rhodes
Carl Lee
Bobby Bryant
Nate Wright

Antoine Winfield was a great football player. He’ll forever rank as one of my favorites. Xavier Rhodes was great for a few years. I just wish that it was for more than just a few years. Carl Lee was sneaky good for several years. Bobby Bryant and Nate Wright were the corners of my youth. Bryant always seemed to make big plays in big moments. Wright will always be known for being shoved to the ground by Drew Pearson. He was a much better player than that one notorious moment. 

Safeties
Paul Krause
Harrison Smith

Joey Browner
Robert Griffith

HOF, should be HOF, should be HOF, very good. I’d like to have Karl Kassulke on this roster but I went with Robert Griffith. Orlando Thomas was on his way to a great career but injuries sadly cut it short. 

Special Teams

Kicker
Will Reichard 

Will Reichard has only played for two seasons but I’ve seen enough. He’s the best. 

Punter
Chris Kluwe

Bobby Walden was really good for a few years in the 1960s. Greg Coleman was good for a long time in the 1970s and 1980s. For this roster, it came down to Mitch Berger vs Chris Kluwe. I went with Kluwe. If he’d not bolted in free agency, Ryan Wright could’ve challenged Kluwe. 

Long Snapper
Cullen Loeffler

Cullen Loeffler vs Andrew DePaola? I went with Loeffler. Mike Morris was a consideration. So was Mick Tingelhoff but he’s already the team’s center. He doesn’t have to do special teams as well in this era. 

Kick Returner
Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson is arguably the greatest kick returner in league history. It all started in Minnesota. Throw in a few years from Percy Harvin and the Vikings were dynamite on kick returns for nearly a decade. 

Punt Returner
Marcus Sherels

Marcus Sherels was on the roster bubble every training camp of his career. He always made the team because he was simply one of the best punt returners in the league. 

NFL Top 100

The NFL Top 100 has been an offseason staple since 2011. It’s an annual ranking of the players by the players and it takes a couple months to reveal all 100 players. The best part of the weekly reveals is always the commentary that goes with each player. It’s players talking about players. The talk ranges from informative to hilarious. For most of the past 15 years, it was difficult to miss the weekly episodes. They were blasted across national and regional NFL coverage and shown frequently on NFL Network. Now NFL Network belongs to ESPN and everything feels a little wacky. The NFL Top 100 continues but it’s more of a peep than a shout. It’s more of an online thing than a TV thing but then everything is more on an online thing these days. If interested, you have to go looking for the reveals rather than having them easily handed to you. This year’s edition is a couple weeks into its quiet release. For some reason, it’s currently idling at #73. 73 is always a good stopping point in a countdown. 

NFL Top 100 Players of 2026

100. Cameron Jordan, DE, New Orleans Saints

  99. Quenton Nelson, G, Indianapolis Colts

  98. Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers 

  97. Ernest Jones, LB, Seattle Seahawks 

  96. Travis Etienne, RB, New Orleans Saints

  95. Demario Davis, LB, New York Jets

  94. Creed Humphrey, C, Kansas City Chiefs

  93. Carson Schwesinger, LB, Cleveland Browns 

  92. Azeez Al-Shaair, LB, Houston Texans

  91. Montez Sweat, DE, Chicago Bears 

  90. Derrick Brown, DL, Carolina Panthers 

  89. Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams 

  88. Jack Campbell, LB, Detroit Lions

  87. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers

  86. Tuli Tuipulotu, Edge, Los Angeles Chargers

  85. Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers 

  84. Byron Young, Edge, Los Angeles Rams 

  83. Jeffery Simmons, DT, Tennessee Titans 

  82. Jalen Ramsey, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers 

  81. Bobby Wagner, LB, Washington Commanders

  80. A.J. Brown, WR, New England Patriots 

  79. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs 

  77. Baker Mayfield, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  76. Jaycee Horn, CB, Carolina Panthers

  75. Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals

  74. Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers

  73. Zach Allen, DL, Denver Broncos

There’s the first 28 players of the NFL Top 100. Other than the impressive number of Carolina Panthers players, the most interesting thing about the 28 players is the impressive number of off-the-ball linebackers. 

Ernest Jones

Demario Davis

Carson Schwesinger

Azeez Al-Shaair 

Jack Campbell

Bobby Wagner

The under-appreciated position is getting some appreciation. There’s old farts like Demario Davis and Bobby Wagner mixed with youngsters like Carson Schwesinger and Jack Campbell. 

Can’t wait for #72!