Vikings assess Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's draft record amid roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings face a critical assessment of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s draft selections as they restructure their roster. Following Adofo-Mensah's tenure, the Vikings have appointed Nolan Teasley as the new decision-maker for the 53-man roster. Adofo-Mensah made 27 draft choices across his tenure, but only 12 are still with the team. His 2022 draft yielded no remaining players while the 2023 and 2024 drafts left only a few key talents such as Jordan Addison and J.J. McCarthy in contention. As cuts approach, the future of earlier draft picks remains uncertain.
- •Nolan Teasley takes over as Vikings' general manager.
- •Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's draft selections decreased from 27 to 12 players.
- •None of the 2022 draft picks remain with the Vikings.
- •Jordan Addison and J.J. McCarthy are among the few standouts.
- •Roster cuts will determine which drafted players remain.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — The Onslaught on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Draft Picks May Continue
"The great failure of the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah era mostly flows from the draft. The former GM has had some great […]
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