College football is officially back in our lives, and while it might feel early to some, the Minnesota Vikings’ front office is already locked in on the 2027 NFL Draft. Seriously, they’re digging deep into Week 0 action because this upcoming class is reportedly shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. If you’re a Vikings fan, you better believe your team’s brass isn’t waiting around to identify future talent, and neither should you.
The Positions That Matter Most for the Vikings’ Future
Forget about waiting until the combine or even the regular college season really heats up. The Vikings’ scouting department is starting their deep dive right now, and they have five key positions they’ll be laser-focused on throughout the year. We’re talking about quarterbacks, running backs, tight ends, edge rushers, and safeties. Now, not every one of those is a first-round lock, of course. Positions like cornerback, for example, might see them looking at day two or day three prospects to round out the roster. But knowing where they’re looking this early tells you everything about what they believe their future needs will be. They’re trying to get ahead of the curve, identify those foundational pieces, and build for the long haul.
These Week 0 Rookies Are Already On The Radar
The good news is, we don’t have to guess who they’re watching. Week 0 is kicking off, and the Vikings have specific guys highlighted across the board. At quarterback, they’ve got their eyes on **Jaden Craig** from TCU, playing at noon EST on ESPN, and **CJ Bailey** from NC State, catching him at 3:30 p.m. EST on ESPN. The running back group is stacked for early viewing: **Waymond Jordan** out of USC is on NBC at 3:00 p.m. EST, while **Quintrevion Wisner** from Florida State hits the CW at 7:00 p.m. EST, and **Jai’Den Thomas** from UNLV is a late-night watch on FOX at 10:00 p.m. EST.
For tight ends, it’s all about **Keyan Burnett** from UNLV, also on FOX at 10:00 p.m. EST. Edge rushers are a major focus, with **Paul Oyewale** (TCU, noon EST on ESPN), **Braylon Shelby**, **Kameryn Crawford**, and **Zuriah Fisher** (all from USC, 3:00 p.m. EST on NBC), and **J’Mond Tapp** (Memphis, 10:00 p.m. EST on FOX) all getting early looks. Finally, safeties **Jamel Johnson** from TCU (noon EST on ESPN) and **King Mack** from NC State (3:30 p.m. EST on ESPN) round out the list.
The college season is just getting started, but the Vikings are already on the hunt for those future stars. Keep these names in mind as the season unfolds, because these are the guys who might just be making an impact in Minnesota a few years down the line. You know the Vikings are watching every snap.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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