The Vikings were predicted to select No. 1 running back prospect Jeremiyah Love in the NFL draft to help J.J. McCarthy.

The Athletic's Dane Brugler recently released the latest 2026 NFL mock draft of the cycle. Within it, the Vikings were attached to star running back and potential Heisman Trophy finalist, Jeremiyah Love. His year at Notre Dame in 2025 has allowed him to separate himself from the rest of the running backs in this class by several tiers.

The Minnesota Vikings are a leading candidate to sign one of the NFL's top young running backs next offseason.

The theme of the 2025 Minnesota Vikings has been injuries. We learned on Monday afternoon when head coach Kevin O'Connell told the media that edge rusher Jonathan Greenard would be placed on injured reserve and miss the remainder of the season with the shoulder injury he initially suffered against

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The Minnesota Vikings may find themselves being forced into making a tough decision in 2026 at the wide receiver position.