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Vikings May Have a Draft Gamble at Pick No. 18

Story byGary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesTed SchwerzlerWed, March 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM UTC·3 min readThe Minnesota Vikings canned Kwesi Adofo-Mensah this offseason largely because of his inability to come through in the NFL Draft. He was able to identify some key contributors in free agency and uncover some undrafted gems, but picks often went to waste. Caleb Banks Could Tempt the Vikings at Pick No.

Vikings May Have a Draft Gamble at Pick No. 18

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Key Highlights

  • 18Arguably, the best talent Adofo-Mensah unearthed during the April process was late-round kicker Will Reichard.
  • With Kevin O’Connell, Rob Brzezinski, and Brian Flores now speaking most significantly into the roster, they have to get things right. Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) shakes hands with fans during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
  • The Gators defeated the Tigers 27-16.
  • [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]With the 18th overall pick, the MN Vikings need to land a day-one starter, and Caleb Banks could be that.
  • He may also wind up being someone who can’t stay on the field, and therefore a massive reach.
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