Daily DLP: Talking Draft, Vikings Moves With Tyler Forness - Detroit Lions Podcast

Daily DLP: Talking Draft, Vikings Moves With Tyler Forness - Detroit Lions Podcast

From The Detroit Lions Podcast by Detroit Lions Podcast

May 6, 2026 · 53 min

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The episode discusses the Minnesota Vikings' draft decisions and player evaluations with guest Tyler Fornes.

Vikings zig past the mock‑draft favorite On Daily DLP, the Detroit Lions Podcast turned to the NFC North. Jeff Risdon welcomed Tyler Fornes to unpack Minnesota’s draft and a loud pivot at No. 18. Oregon safety Dylan Tieneman sat there. The Vikings did not take him. Tyler was not surprised. He carried a high third round grade on Tieneman and ranked him 47th on his board. He saw a roof safety who fits the run and tackles from depth. He did not see a maneuverable chess piece. In the box, running backs bowled him over. Coverage traits did not pop on film. The industry went the other way. The mock‑draft data told the story. Tyler tracked nearly 600 mocks. Tieneman appeared in 40.5 percent of them for Minnesota. In the final four days, 69 of 107 mocks slotted him there. A February 24 projection from Daniel Jeremiah helped set the lane. A strong combine kept the lane clear. Minnesota still passed. Brian Flores’ blueprint at safety The coordinator’s values mattered more than the mock tide. Brian Flores does not prioritize safety early. He prioritizes intelligence. He prioritizes experience. That steered the room away from a premium investment at the position. Minnesota targeted traits…

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