In those mock drafts, the Vikings hold the No. 24 pick, which they typically use to select some defensive tackle or offensive lineman or defensive back. They're interesting exercises that help paint the picture of who might be available at that draft slot, and we'll continue covering notable ones here at Vikings On SI.

One of the Vikings' top NFL Draft targets, Ole Miss defensive end Walter Nolen, is playing his way out of Minnesota's reach at pick No. 24.

Daniel Jeremiah has the Minnesota Vikings drafting a safety out of Georgia for the second time in four years in his first 2025 mock draft.

Minnesota Vikings select J.J. McCarthy at No. 11

Since hiring general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in 2022, the Minnesota Vikings have compiled the NFL's sixth-best winning percentage -- almost exclusively with players drafted by his predecessor or other teams.

The NFL Draft is fast approaching, and the Minnesota Vikings have several needs on both sides. Here are some top-end players that the team should target if they keep their first-round pick.