With the 2026 NFL Draft just a day away, Adam New's final mock draft for the Minnesota Vikings outlines a strategic approach to bolster the team's roster. Starting with a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Vikings move from pick 18 to 24, gaining additional selections. At pick 24, they select CJ Allen, a linebacker from the University of Georgia, who is noted for his physicality and reliability in run defense. In the second round, the Vikings address their safety needs by drafting AJ Haulcy from Louisiana State University, known for his range and playmaking ability. The Vikings also select local talent Emmett Johnson from Nebraska in the third round, who is expected to enhance their backfield with his agility and receiving skills. Additional picks include Domonique Orange, a defensive tackle from Iowa State, and Logan Jones, a center from Iowa, aimed at strengthening the offensive line. The draft concludes with selections for wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss and tight end Jack Velling from Michigan State, enhancing the team's offensive depth.