At the NFL owners’ meetings last month, coach Kevin O’Connell alluded to the possibility the Vikings would bring in competition for Blake Brandel at left guard; the fact they used their first-round pick on a guard for the first time since they selected Randall McDaniel in 1988 would suggest Jackson might not have to wait long to start.

The Vikings used the No. 24 overall pick on Jackson, an All-American lineman who has played both guard and tackle. Despite plenty of buzz that they were considering trading down, the Vikings stayed put on Thursday night and selected Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson with the 24th overall pick.

Get to know the Vikings 2025 first round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft by getting a scouting report of Donovan Jackson.