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Alex over the years has integrated small lifestyle changes that help support mental health, from practicing yoga to getting a good amount of sunlight and fueling his body with nutritious foods. He's also relied on his faith. When Alex found himself knocked down over and over again, he...

Ben Linsey of Pro Football Focus April 5, 2021 The predicted pick at No. 14: Christian Darrisaw, Tackle, Virginia Tech The release of Riley Reiff only further weakened what was already a shaky offensive line in Minnesota. The pre-draft options for the tackle opposite Brian O'Neill — who...

2020 stats: 13 games; 117 receptions for 1,856 yards (15.9 avg.) and 23 TD; 9.0 receptions per game; 142.8 receiving yards per game; 11 punt returns for 237 yards (21.5 avg.) and 1 TD Alabama Pro Day results: Smith did not work out. Johnson's Recon: "When you look at Devonta Smith, the...

Trapasso began his list with Nebraska tackle Brenden Jaimes. Jaimes is a highly athletic, well-balanced offensive tackle with loads of experience. He made 40 consecutive starts, a tremendous feat which includes nine starts as a true freshman in 2017. Jaimes has a leg up on the vast majority of...

Let's dive into special teams with this question from Mike, who wants to know about Minnesota's kicking situation. To recap, the Vikings added kicker Greg Joseph to the roster in February, and then released Dan Bailey just before the start of free agency. Bailey's end-of-season struggles...

That's right – Justin Jefferson was tabbed as the third-best draft selection from the 22nd spot in league history. CBS Sports' Jared Dubin wrote: Yes, that Justin Jefferson. Yes, already. No, it's not too soon. Jefferson has played one NFL season. During that season, he caught 88 passes for...

In the leadup to the 2021 NFL Draft, Vikings.com is taking a position-by-position look at prospects who have garnered a range of attention from national outlets. The series will include rankings by those national outlets, stats and background information for multiple prospects. We'll also...

In the leadup to the 2021 NFL Draft, Vikings.com is taking a position-by-position look at prospects who have garnered a range of attention from national outlets. The series will include rankings, stats and background information for multiple prospects. We'll also include comments that experts...

The 2021 NFL Draft is just 22 days away, and the general consensus around the football world is that the Vikings top needs include help on the offensive line and at edge rusher. Fortunately for Minnesota, those happen to be among the strongest position groups, according to Lance Zierlein of...

Also received consideration: Adrian Peterson, Carl Eller, Chris Doleman Adrian Peterson, RB | No. 7 Overall, 2007 | Years with Vikings: 2007-16 The Vikings snagged Peterson seventh overall in 2007, and he went on to have an outstanding career in Purple. While an ACL tear can prove to be a...

Eric Kendricks is continuing to demonstrate his dedication to mental health awareness. The Vikings linebacker recently invested financially in Real, a startup that supports mental health care, Sportico’s Emily Caron reported. Kendricks isn't the only major investor, either. According to...

EAGAN, Minn. – Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer is once again supporting Minnesota student-athletes through academic scholarships, and the deadline is right around the corner. The Mike Zimmer Foundation is accepting applications from high school seniors for Coach Zimmer's MVP Scholarship. The...

"We would watch a lot of Vikings film, just comparing in the offseason and things like that," Vigil said. "So I've seen a little bit of what they do. Obviously they're two really good players who are really talented and have been good for a long time, so just to be able to play with two guys...

Ask the analyst Jordan Reid, a former QB and coach at North Carolina Central University who is now a Senior NFL Draft Analyst for The Draft Network and a co-founder of ClimbingThePocket.com, is offering takes on this year's class of quarterbacks. A three-year starter at North Carolina Central...

Specifically, the Vikings have an in-house clinical psychiatrist, in-house clinical psychologist and a sports psychologist. They make available a free Employee Assistance Program to anyone within the organization, and the team benefits from the Player Development Program. "The [number] of...

You would almost need to see how the board fell at that spot before deciding on the deal. Trading up to get a player like Sewell could be tempting, but if other linemen such as Rashawn Slater (Northwestern), Christian Darrisaw (Virginia Tech) or Alijah Vera-Tucker (Southern California) are still...

The Athletic evaluates top offensive line prospects The status of the Vikings offensive line is seemingly always a relevant offseason topic, and it's no different around Minnesota in 2021. And with the 2021 NFL Draft a little more than three weeks away, Arif Hasan of The Athletic recently...

McShay also had some praise for Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman, and noted that the Vikings could be a candidate to trade back based on what happens. Minnesota currently has 10 draft picks, but does not have a second-round selection. "Rick Spielman always does a really good job of...

The NFL season will look different in 2021, as the league officially announced this week that all teams will play 17 games. The Vikings are slated to travel to Los Angeles to play the Chargers, and the full schedule will be released later this spring. But with league meetings taking place...

Early praise for Kubiak Zimmer compared the current Vikings offensive coordinator to a formers one on Wednesday. Klint Kubiak is entering his first season in that role after spending the past two seasons as Minnesota's quarterbacks coach. The 34-year-old is good friends with Browns Head...