Vikings cap 2026 draft with a speedy RB and J.J. McCarthy's fullback friend

About this episode

The hosts recap Day 3 of the Vikings' 2026 draft, discussing their picks and the implications for the team.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap Day 3 of the Vikings' 2026 draft that saw them make four picks, including the only expected skill position player in sixth-round running back Demond Claiborne. What did they learn about the new Vikings, including J.J. McCarthy's former Michigan teammate: FB Max Bredeson? What does the collective age of their rookies say about their approach and college football? And how soon can these defensive picks make a difference?

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, Emily Leiker

Topics covered

• Vikings draft recap
• NFL draft analysis
• rookie performance
• college football
• skill position players

Keywords

• Vikings
• 2026 draft
• Demond Claiborne
• Max Bredeson
• NFL
• rookies
• college football

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