DOOGIE: Latest Minnesota Vikings draft intel: Safety, defensive tackle, trade paths
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In this episode of Mackey & Judd, the hosts dive into the latest Minnesota Vikings draft speculation ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, with a focus on positional needs, trade possibilities, and key prospects. Darren Doogie Wolfson joins as a guest to provide insights from ESPN’s Louis Riddick, who downplays the likelihood of the Vikings selecting a safety at pick 18, instead favoring interior defensive tackles like Caden McDonald of Ohio State. The discussion explores the Vikings’ potential to trade up for running back Jeremiah Love, analyzing the draft value cost and feasibility of such a move, while also weighing other options like wide receiver, tight end, and offensive line. The hosts debate the team’s long-term quarterback future, with Kyler Murray seen as the clear starter, but concerns raised about his durability. They also touch on late-round targets, draft visit analysis, and the quiet offseason activity surrounding key players like Jonathan Greenard and Dexter Lawrence. The episode concludes with sponsor highlights and a preview of upcoming content, including a live mock draft and pre-draft press conference coverage.
The Vikings are likely to prioritize interior defensive tackle over safety at pick 18, per Louis Riddick’s assessment.
Trading up for Jeremiah Love at pick 9 would require giving up the 49th overall pick and multiple day-three selections.
Kyler Murray is viewed as the clear long-term quarterback, but health remains a major concern.
The Vikings may draft a center, but no real trade interest in players like Dexter Lawrence or Aachen has surfaced.
Late-round and UDFA targets like Devin Eastern and Mason Rieger are being scouted for depth.
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Riddick’s Draft Insights: Safety vs. Defensive Tackle
“He really likes McDonald's from Ohio State as a fit here with the Vikings. I mean, this is where we get back to the conversation Dukes though, about the fact that it literally, if you're the Vikings is. BPA as well because I do like my whole thing with the needs is they've got a ton of needs.”
Trade-Up Possibilities: Jeremiah Love & Draft Value
“If you do it, it's on. Like if you do it, there's not a discussion with, hey, Kevin, we just made this trade. What do you think? Like he would have to drive the trade.”
Quarterback Health & Future: Murray vs. McCarthy
“Over half of his career. So, I mean, just... Semi-logic or full logic says he's not playing the entire season this year. So I get it, Judd. I get where you're going.”
“If you do it, it's on. Like if you do it, there's not a discussion with, hey, Kevin, we just made this trade. What do you think? Like he would have to drive the trade.”
“He really likes McDonald's from Ohio State as a fit here with the Vikings. I mean, this is where we get back to the conversation Dukes though, about the fact that it literally, if you're the Vikings is. BPA as well because I do like my whole thing with the needs is they've got a ton of needs.”
“Over half of his career. So, I mean, just... Semi-logic or full logic says he's not playing the entire season this year. So I get it, Judd. I get where you're going.”
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