Vikings prepare for preseason with 2027 draft needs assessment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
As the Minnesota Vikings gear up for their preseason opener, speculation follows on their needs for the upcoming 2027 NFL Draft. The team still holds its first-round pick but may address key roster gaps before the draft. Analysts project the Vikings could benefit from selecting prospects such as Ellis Robinson IV, a cornerback from Georgia, Ty Benefield, a safety from LSU, and Mark Fletcher Jr., a running back from Miami (FL). With promising college talent available, Minnesota looks to enhance its roster as training camp progresses.
- •Vikings hold first-round pick in 2027 NFL Draft
- •Ellis Robinson IV could fill a key cornerback role
- •Ty Benefield offers strong safety options alongside Joshua Metellus
- •Mark Fletcher Jr. has impressed as a top running back prospect
- •Preseason performance may influence final draft preparations
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Mock Draft Monday: What do they need ahead of the preseason?
"Ahead of the Vikings preseason opener, what needs does the team need and how could the 2027 NFL Draft help them?
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