Minnesota Vikings Roster: By College

Minnesota Vikings veterans will report to training camp one week from today. The entire team will be assembled and the day can’t get here soon enough. To help pass some time between now and then, here’s a look at the Minnesota Vikings roster broken down by the college the players attended. 

Air Force

Bo Richter

Alabama

Dallas Turner

Will Reichard

Arizona 

Luke Wysong

Arkansas 

Dwight McGlothern

BYU

Tyler Batty

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Michael Briscoe

Cincinnati

Ivan Pace Jr.

Eric Wilson

Jake Golday

Gavin Gerhardt

Clemson

Tristan Leigh

Colorado

Arden Walker

Connecticut

Ryan Van Demark

Dartmouth

Delby Lemieux

Ferris State

Tavierre Thomas

Florida

Caleb Banks

Florida Atlantic

James Pierre

Florida International 

Kejon Owens

Georgia

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins

Chaz Chambliss

Ben Yurosek

Dillon Bell

Brett Thorson

Georgia Southern

Marcus Sanders Jr. 

Georgia Tech

Jordan Mason

Indiana

Myles Price 

Iowa

T.J. Hockenson

Iowa State

Domonique Orange

James Madison

Jacob Thomas

Kansas

Bangally Kamara

LSU

Justin Jefferson

Jay Ward

Maine

Zavier Scott

Maryland

Tai Felton

Jeshaun Jones

Miami

Jakobe Thomas

Michigan 

Josh Metellus

J.J. McCarthy

Max Bredeson

Josh Ross

Minnesota

Blake Cashman

Max Brosmer

Missouri State

Eric Johnson II

Morgan State

Elijah Williams

North Carolina

Bryson Nesbit

Marcus Allen

Jahvaree Ritzie

Smith Vilbert

North Dakota State

Carson Wentz

North Texas

Da’Veawn Armstead

Northwestern

Marshall Lang

Caleb Tiernan

Ohio State

Donovan Jackson

Oklahoma

Jalen Redmond

Walter Rouse

Kyler Murray

Oklahoma State 

Terrill Davis

Oregon

Taki Taimani

Oregon State

Blake Brandel

Johnny Hekker

Penn State

Will Fries

Pittsburgh

Brian O’Neill

Gavin Bartholomew

Princeton

Henry Byrd

Rutgers

Andrew DePaola

San Jose State

Josh Oliver

South Carolina

Vershon Lee

Stephen F Austin

Chuck Demmings

Temple

Cam’Ron Stewart

Tennessee

Theo Jackson

Jauan Jennings 

Texas-El Paso

Aaron Jones

Texas A&M

Tyreek Chappell

Texas A&M-Commerce

Levi Drake Rodriguez

Toledo

Trayvon Rudolph

Tulane

Dontae Fleming 

UCF

Keli Lawson

UMass-Amherst

Isaiah Rodgers

USC

Jordan Addison

Utah

Zemaiah Vaughn

Virginia Tech

Christian Darrisaw

Tomas Rimac

Wake Forest

Michael Jurgens

Demond Claiborne

Jacob Roberts

Washington

Byron Murphy Jr. 

Western Kentucky

Kahlef Hailassie

Wisconsin

Andrew Van Ginkel

Joe Huber

Isaiahh Loudermilk

NFL Top 100

The NFL Top 100 has been an offseason staple since 2011. For most of the past 15 years, it was hard to miss. This year, it takes effort to find. Here’s a check on the progress of the quiet release of the Top 100 players in the NFL. 

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

  72. Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers

  71. Zay Flowers, WR, Baltimore Ravens

  70. Xavier McKinney, S, Green Bay Packers

  69. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

  68. Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos

  67. Jordyn Brooks, LB, Miami Dolphins

  66. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons

  65. Roquan Smith, LB, Baltimore Ravens

  64. Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints

  63. Kyle Hamilton, S, Baltimore Ravens

  62. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars

  61. Kevin Byard, S, New England Patriots

There’s the first 40 players of the NFL Top 100. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the 40 players is the impressive number of off-the-ball linebackers. 

Ernest Jones

Demario Davis

Carson Schwesinger

Azeez Al-Shaair 

Jack Campbell

Bobby Wagner

Jordyn Brooks

Roquan Smith

A fifth of the players revealed so far are off-the-ball linebackers. 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. 

The next most notable thing about the reveals is probably the 67-spot drop of Lamar Jackson. He’d been #2 on the list in each of the past two seasons. Now, he’s #69. He missed four games in 2025. That was a big reason the Ravens had an 8-9 record, no playoffs, and head coach John Harbaugh being fired. A 67-spot drop in the NFL Top 100 is probably the least of Jackson’s worries. 

The NFL Top 100 will quietly continue this week. 

Unsigned Draft Picks: By Round

With training camps opening, it’s a little surprising that a few of the players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft are still unsigned. There’s no reason to worry about the signings. With contract terms basically determined by where a player is drafted, holdouts are now so rare. It takes something extreme or sheer stupidity for a player to hold out. Here’s a look at the unsigned draft pick status for each of the seven rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. The first round, of course, is shown in detail.

Unsigned Draft Picks: By Round

First Round

1.   Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 

2.   New York Jets: David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech - Signed

3.   Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame - Signed

4.   Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State - Signed

5.   New York Giants: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State - Signed

6.   Kansas City Chiefs: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU - Signed

7.   Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State - Signed

8.   New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State - Signed

9.   Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah - Signed

10. New York Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami - Signed

11. Dallas Cowboys: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State - Signed

12. Miami Dolphins: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama - Signed

13. Los Angeles Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State - Signed

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami - Signed

16. New York Jets: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon - Signed

17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson - Signed 

18. Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida - Signed

19. Carolina Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia - Signed

20. Philadelphia Eagles: Makai Lemon, WR, USC - Signed

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State - Signed

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami - Signed

23. Dallas Cowboys: Malachi Lawrence, Edge, UCF - Signed

24. Cleveland Browns: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M - Signed

25. Chicago Bears: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon - Signed

26. Houston Texans: Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech - Signed

27. Miami Dolphins: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State - Signed

28. New England Patriots: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah - Signed

29. Kansas City Chiefs: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson - Signed

30. New York Jets: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana - Signed

31. Tennessee Titans: Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn - Signed

32. Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame - Signed

2/32 players are unsigned.

Second Round

23. New England Patriots: Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois

1/32 players are unsigned.

Only three unsigned players from the first two rounds. That’s pretty good. 

Third Round

1.   Arizona Cardinals: Carson Beck, QB, Miami

12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

2/36 players are unsigned. 

Fourth Round

1.   Las Vegas Raiders: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

1/40 players are unsigned.

Fifth Round

0/41 players are unsigned.

Sixth Round

0/35 players are unsigned. 

Seventh Round

0/41 players are unsigned. 

6/257 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft are unsigned. 

Four of the six unsigned players are quarterbacks. It’s always about the quarterbacks. 

NFL Training Camp Report Dates

NFL Training Camps are here! One of the last teams to play last season is the first to report this season. Seattle Seahawks rookies are reporting today. The rest of the team won’t show for another week. It’s a start. Football is back! In 11 days, all 32 teams will be in camp. Starting with the best team, here are the training camp report dates for all teams. 

NFL Training Camp Report Dates

Minnesota Vikings

Rookies 7/26

Veterans: 7/28

Arizona Cardinals 

Rookies: 7/22

Veterans: 7/22

Atlanta Falcons

Rookies: 7/24

Veterans: 7/28

Baltimore Ravens

Rookies: 7/24

Veterans: 7/28

Buffalo Bills

Rookies: 7/21

Veterans: 7/28

Carolina Panthers

Rookies: 7/21

Veterans: 7/22

Chicago Bears

Rookies: 7/25

Veterans: 7/28

Cincinnati Bengals 

Rookies: 7/25

Veterans: 7/28

Cleveland Browns

Rookies: 7/23

Veterans: 7/28

Dallas Cowboys

Rookies 7/28

Veterans: 7/28

Denver Broncos

Rookies: 7/22

Veterans: 7/28

Detroit Lions

Rookies: 7/25

Veterans: 7/28

Green Bay Packers

Rookies: 7/27

Veterans: 7/28

Houston Texans

Rookies: 7/21

Veterans: 7/28

Indianapolis Colts 

Rookies: 7/27

Veterans: 7/28

Jacksonville Jaguars 

Rookies: 7/25

Veterans: 7/28

Kansas City Chiefs

Rookies: 7/24

Veterans: 7/28

Las Vegas Raiders

Rookies: 7/23

Veterans: 7/28

Los Angeles Chargers 

Rookies: 7/23

Veterans: 7/28

Los Angeles Rams

Rookies: 7/25

Veterans: 7/25

Miami Dolphins 

Rookies: 7/21

Veterans: 7/28

New England Patriots 

Rookies: 7/21

Veterans: 7/24

New Orleans Saints

Rookies: 7/28

Veterans: 7/28

New York Giants

Rookies: 7/23

Veterans: 7/28

New York Jets

Rookies: 7/25

Veterans: 7/28

Philadelphia Eagles 

Rookies: 7/28

Veterans: 7/28

Pittsburgh Steelers 

Rookies: 7/28

Veterans: 7/28

San Francisco 49ers

Rookies: 7/18

Veterans: 7/25

Seattle Seahawks

Rookies: 7/17

Veterans: 7/24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

Rookies: 7/27

Veterans: 7/28

Tennessee Titans

Rookies: 7/23

Veterans: 7/28

Washington Commanders

Rookies: 7/24

Veterans: 7/28

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.