What are the Vikings draft needs following free agency?
The first major wave of free agency has come and gone for the NFL, and with it, the Vikings have a new set of needs as they look to take that next step as a team. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is currently acting as one of the best general managers in the league and has a staff that has proven to be very effective.
They signed brought back Byron Murphy Jr., they added Will Fries, and Ryan Kelly, and revamped their defensive line.
While they are still far from cash-strapped, the Vikings don't have many impact-free agents on the market they can be in on. Once again, this team will have to make a splash in the NFL Draft. The 2024 class will support this team for years to come, led by J.J. McCarthy, but the 2025 class needs to carry the same weight.
Here is where we see their team needs coming out of free agency.
Defensive Line
Depth Chart: Jonathan Allen, Harrison Phillips, Javon Hargrave, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Taki Taimani, Jalen Redmond, Jonathan Harris, Travis Bell
Cornerback
Depth Chart: Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers, Mekhi Blackmon, Dwight McGlothern, Tavierre Thomas, Reddy Steward, Najee Thompson, Ambry Thomas, Jeff Okudah, Nashon Wright
Linebacker
Depth Chart: Blake Cashman, Ivan Pace Jr., Brian Asamoah II, Eric Wilson, Max Tooley
Safety
Depth Chart: Harrison Smith, Josh Metellus, Theo Jackson, Jay Ward, Bubba Bolden
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: What are areas of need for the Vikings heading into the NFL Draft?
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