Minnesota Vikings Roster: How Did They Get Here?

Here’s a look at how the players got to the roster of the Minnesota Vikings. 

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)

Will Reichard (2024)

Demond Claiborne (2026)

Draft: Seventh Round

Levi Drake Rodriguez (2024)

Gavin Bartholomew (2025)

Undrafted Free Agent

Ivan Pace Jr. (2023)

Bo Richter (2024)

Max Brosmer (2025)

Chaz Chambliss (2025)

Joe Huber (2025)

Myles Price (2025)

Elijiah Williams (2025)

Ben Yurosek (2025)

Zemaiah Vaughn (2025)

Dillon Bell (2026)

Jacob Thomas (2026)

Brett Thorson (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)

Eric Wilson (2025)

James Pierre (2026)

Jauan Jennings (2026)

Restricted Free Agent

Ryan Van Demark (2026) 

Street Free Agent

Andrew DePaola (2020)

Theo Jackson (2022)

Aaron Jones Sr. (2024)

Jalen Redmond (2024)

Carson Wentz (2025)

Kyler Murray (2026)

Trevor Keegan (2026)

Nick Samac (2026)