Vikings 53 Man Roster

Here's a possible 53-man roster for the Minnesota Vikings from the players currently on the roster. It's more of a draft need exercise than an actual prediction of the team that will take the field in 2017.

Quarterbacks
Sam Bradford
Teddy Bridgewater
Taylor Heinicke

Running backs
Latavius Murray
Jerick McKinnon
C.J. Ham
Bishop Sankey

Receivers
Stefon Diggs
Adam Thielen
Laquon Treadwell
Jarius Wright
Moritz Boehringer
Isaac Fruechte

Tight ends
Kyle Rudolph
David Morgan
Kyle Carter

Offensive line
Riley Reiff
Alex Boone
Joe Berger
Jeremiah Sirles
Mike Remmers
T.J. Clemmings
Nick Easton
Willie Beavers
Rashod Hill

Defensive line
Everson Griffen
Shariff Floyd
Linval Joseph
Danielle Hunter
Brian Robison
Datone Jones
Tom Johnson
Shamar Stephen
Stephen Weatherly

Linebackers
Anthony Barr
Eric Kendricks
Emmanuel Lamur
Kentrell Brothers
Edmond Robinson

Cornerbacks
Xavier Rhodes
Trae Waynes
Mackensie Alexander
Terence Newman
Marcus Sherels
Tre Roberson

Safeties
Harrison Smith
Andrew Sendejo
Anthony Harris
Jayron Kearse

Kicker
Kai Forbath

Punter
Taylor Symmank

Long snapper
Kevin McDermott

Draft needs
At a glance defensive line and cornerback look set. Unless a unique defensive lineman or cornerback falls in the Vikings' lap those positions are low draft needs.

QB
If Teddy Brdgewater is miraculously healed from a brutal knee injury and ready for training camp there's no need here. In reality, that's a long shot. As it stands now, the Vikings could head into the season with Sam Bradford starting and Taylor Heinicke backing him. That's putting a lot of faith in the unproven Heinicke. A developmental quarterback is a need.

RB
It wouldn't be a surprise if the Vikings use one of their top picks on a running back. The position is a need for the first time since Adrian Peterson was drafted in 2007.

WR
General receiver depth is a need.

TE
There's a need for another tight end. Perhaps a movement/H-back type to mix and match with Kyle Rudolph and David Morgan.

OL
Despite the addition of tackles Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers in free agency this is the Vikings greatest need. Center and right guard are the biggest questions. It wouldn't be a surprise if two of their top five picks are spent on offensive linemen.

DL
No real need. A nose tackle in the imposing, physical mold of Linval Joseph might be nice.

LB
The Vikings need a linebacker simply for numbers. They typically carry six. The weakside linebacker spot is up for grabs. The starter might be found early in the draft.

CB
There isn't much of a need but a team can never have enough corners.

S
The Vikings could go into the season with what they have but a versatile, play-making safety to pair with Harrison Smith could be enticing.

Vikings draft need priorities
OL
LB
RB
TE
WR
S

Improving the talent level on the offensive line is the Vikings greatest need. The priority of the remaining needs will probably be based more on the players available at each pick. Basically the Vikings can go best player available with each of their pick. As long as they get those linemen. Hopefully they get them early. The talent level of the offensive line has to improve.

The draft is creeping closer.