With Sam Darnold signing with the Seahawks, J.J. McCarthy is set to take over as the QB in Minnesota. The Vikings took McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft but he missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury.

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson with the 24th pick in the NFL draft, completing an offseason overhaul of the interior of their offensive line.

The Minnesota Vikings added some talent at the offensive line in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, taking Donovan Jackson out of Ohio State at pick No. 24.Jackson started 40 out of 55 games for the Buckeyes before helping Ohio State win the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship against Notre Dame.