Vikings Make Decision About 2026 NFL Draft Class

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The 2026Â NFLÂ Draft has concluded, and we now have a sense of the future for theseÂ Minnesota Vikings.

This year, they didnât have a technical full-time general manager at the helm for the event. These duties were given to Rob Brzezinski, who has been with the team since 1999 in behind-the-scenes roles.

Have a look at their official 2026 NFL Draft class.

Round 1, Pick 18: IDLÂ Caleb Banks, Florida
Round 2, Pick 51: LBÂ Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Round 3, Pick 82: IDLÂ Domonique Orange, Iowa State
Round 3, Pick 97: OTÂ Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
Round 3, Pick 98: SÂ Jakobe Thomas, Miami
Round 5, Pick 159: FBÂ Max Bredeson, Michigan
Round 5, Pick 163: CBÂ Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin
Round 6, Pick 198: RBÂ Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
Round 7, Pick 235: CÂ Gavin Gerhardt, Cincinnati

Now, these young gentlemen have found out what number they will be wearing during their tenure with the Vikings.

Vikings Announce Numbers for 2026 NFL Draft Class

GettyBATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 11: Caleb Banks #88 of the Florida Gators celebrates a defensive stop during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Take a look at the numbers for the new men on the Minnesota Vikings.

IDL Caleb Banks – 95 (last worn by Jaylon Hutchings in 2026)
LB Jake Golday – 41 (last worn by Kobe King in 2025)
IDL Domonique Orange – 97 (last worn by Javon Hargrave in 2025)
OL Caleb Tiernan – 78 (last worn by Ryan Kelly in 2025)
DB Jakobe Thomas – 8 (last worn by Jeff Okudah in 2025)
FB/TE Max Bredesen – 45 (last worn by Jordan Kunaszyk in 2024)
DB Charles Demmings – 20 (last worn by Jay Ward in 2024)
RB Demond Claiborne – 21 (last worn by Akayleb Evans in 2024)
OL Gavin Gerheardt – 58 (last worn by Jonathan Greenard in 2025)

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You know the old adage; look good, play good. It’s common now in today’s league for these numbers to change later into careers. However, these will be the numbers sported by the rookie class in 2026.

Demond Claiborne becomes the first Vikings RB to wear #21 since Jerick McKinnon. Caleb Banks also becomes the third-consecutive defensive lineman drafted in the first down by the Vikings to wear #95 in his rookie year, joining Sharrif Floyd and Kenechi Udeze.

Charles Demmings becomes the 8th-consecutive Vikings DB to wear the #20. The last non-DB to wear #20 in Minnesota was RB Moe Williams in 2005.

QB Carson Wentz Provides Injury Update

GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Carson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Carson Wentz recently provided an update on his injury toÂ KFYR-TVâs Luke Gamble.

âPhysically, I feel great. Shoulderâs more or less behind me now. It wasnât fun by any means, but surgery went well, and rehabâs gone really well too. So for me, itâs behind me.

Iâm healthy, and Iâll be ready to roll.â

Wentz agreed to aÂ new dealÂ with the Minnesota Vikings earlier this offseason. On March 20th, he signed a 1-year/$3 million contract to remain in the Twin Cities. The former 2nd overall draft pick heads into 2026 in a QB room with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.

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