Key Highlights
- The South Carolina cornerback is a super athlete with good instincts and awareness that allows him to be one of the more reliable players at his position in the college ranks. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEisner explains the pick, writing, "The Vikings have a glaring need in the secondary, so snatching one of the top cornerbacks here is a no-brainer.
- Brandon Cisse absolutely dominated this season, showing off elite speed, a great knack for pass breakups, and a true willingness to stick with bigger wide receivers.
- He's firmly in the first-round mix and has the talent and profile that could see him finish as the best corner in the entire class.
- He's the instant upgrade Minnesota's defense has been looking for."When the Vikings' secondary has good, reliable coverage, the pass rush is able to work, and the rest of the things they want to achieve on defense fall into place.
- Too many times in 2025 has the coverage unit been less than ideal, and getting Cisse into the mix would go a long way to fixing that. This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings attached to new name in latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft.