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Vikings consider Julian Sayin as future QB option for 2027 draft

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Vikings consider Julian Sayin as future QB option for 2027 draft

Summary

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2026 NFL season, Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy compete for the starting quarterback position. Despite drafting McCarthy tenth overall in 2024, doubts linger about his long-term viability. An NFL scout suggests that if the Vikings struggle, they should target Ohio State's Julian Sayin in the 2027 NFL Draft. Sayin emerged as a standout with impressive stats in 2025, raising expectations for the upcoming season.

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•Vikings have Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, and Carson Wentz on the roster.
•Competition for starting QB job remains open as of August 2026.
•Julian Sayin had a standout 2025 season with Ohio State.
•NFL scout believes Sayin could be a franchise QB for Minnesota.
•Vikings hope to avoid needing to draft a QB in 2027.

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The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 NFL season with two quarterbacks fighting for the starting job. Both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy are still involved in the competition for the job. While the Vikings have Murray, McCarthy, and Carson Wentz on the roster, there are still some who don’t think they have their long-term quarterback […] The post NFL Scout Links Vikings to Potential QB of the Future appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:00 PM
NFL Scout Links Vikings to Potential QB of the Future
The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 NFL season with two quarterbacks fighting for the starting job. Both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy are still involved in the competition for the job. While the Vikings have Murray, McCarthy, and Carson Wentz on the roster, there are still some who don’t think they have their long-term quarterback […] The post NFL Scout Links Vikings to Potential QB of the Future appeared first on HEAVY.

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