Vikings Day 2 NFL draft live blog: Updates, rumors, possible targets

Round one of the 2025 NFL draft is in the books, and the Vikings came away with Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson, a player they think can be the final piece to complete their offensive line.

But there's plenty more work to be done. The second and third rounds are about to get underway on Friday night, with the Browns on the clock with the No. 33 overall pick at 6 p.m. central time.

After 32 selections were made on Thursday, another 70 picks will take place tonight. The Vikings have one of the final picks of the night at No. 97 overall, which is the compensatory selection they received for Kirk Cousins' departure in free agency last offseason. So unless they trade up, they're going to be waiting around for a while, watching good players come off the board.

The idea of Minnesota trading up shouldn't be completely ruled out, even if it may not be super likely. The Vikings currently have just two other picks in this year's draft (139 and 187), but they should have a more standard allotment of picks in the 2026 draft, including multiple comp picks. That could theoretically make GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah comfortable dealing 2026 draft capital (perhaps packaged with 97) to make an aggressive move up, depending on how the board unfolds.

But even if the Vikings do simply wait until their pick comes up at 97, they should be able to get a quality prospect in that range. They took CB Mekhi Blackmon at 102 a couple years ago.

After going offensive line in the first round, the three position groups that stand out as obvious options for the Vikings at 97 are defensive tackle, cornerback, and safety. Others, such as wide receiver and running back, could certainly be in the mix as well.

Follow along below for live Vikings-centric updates throughout Friday night. We'll track notable picks around the league, any rumors that might come up, and what it all means as Minnesota's selection approaches.

Day 2 Vikings draft live updates

10:17 p.m. — Vikings select Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton with the No. 102 overall pick. Felton had 96 receptions for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns for the Terrapins last season. More here!

10:02 p.m. — TRADING DOWN. The Vikings have traded picks 97 and 187 to the Texans for 102 and 142. They now hold the final pick of the night. Going back five spots to move up 45 spots on Day 3 feels like good value. It's notable that the Falcons traded up to 96 to take Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts, perhaps sniping Minnesota in the process.

9:52 p.m. — With the Vikings' pick approaching, there are lots of options. S, CB, DT, WR, RB all feel like they're in play, but almost nothing would be too surprising. Trade back could be an option too.

9:30 p.m. — Is a trade back in play for Vikings at 97? That's what Alec Lewis is suggesting.

9:20 p.m. — The Steelers take Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson at 83.

9:05 p.m. — ECU CB Shavon Revel Jr. goes to the Cowboys at 76. That could be a steal if his health holds up. Around 20 picks to go until the Vikings are up.

8:50 p.m. — The Lions just gave up two future third-round picks to move up to 70 and take Arkansas WR Isaac TeSlaa, who was 171st on the consensus media board. Interesting! Vernon Broughton and Azareye'h Thomas are among the players recently taken.

8:27 p.m. — Last two picks of the second round are DT Omarr Norman-Lott and S Andrew Mukuba. A couple dream Vikings fits who were always unlikely to make it to 97. Onto round 3 we go...

8:15 p.m. — Some theoretical Vikings targets coming off the board lately in Ole Miss CB Trey Amos and Texas A&M DT Shemar Turner. Just two picks left in round two. RB R.J. Harvey and controversial EDGE Mike Green also off the board.

8:01 p.m. — Recent picks by Vikings division rivals: Packers take NC State OT Anthony Belton, Bears take Boston College OT Ozzy Trapilo, Lions take Georgia G Tate Ratledge. All offensive line.

7:41 p.m. — Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison goes to the Buccaneers at 53. He was a borderline first-round talent who had some injury questions. We're getting towards the back end of the second round here.

7:25 p.m. — A Minnesota Golden Gopher has come off the board! Tackle Aireontae Ersery goes to the Texans at 48. You can read more here.

7:17 p.m. — Michigan CB Will Johnson finally comes off the board at 47 to Arizona. He fell quite far due to medical concerns with his knees, but he doesn't make it out of the top 50. The Cardinals could have quite the haul with Walter Nolen and Johnson, health pending.

7:00 p.m. — DTs Alfred Collins and T.J. Sanders have come off the board in the early 40s. They were never going to make it to the Vikings at 97.

6:45 p.m. — A third QB! The Saints just took 25-year-old Louisville QB Tyler Shough, not Shedeur Sanders, at 40.

6:39 p.m. — The Bears just took Missouri WR Luther Burden III at 39. That's a potentially scary weapon for Caleb Williams and a player the Vikings will have to cover. The two previous picks off the board were G Jonah Savaiinaea and RB TreVeyon Henderson.

6:23 p.m. — The Browns, with their second pick of the night, took Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins, notably over his teammate TreVeyon Henderson.

6:17 p.m. — After the Texans took Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins at 34, the Seahawks traded up to the Titans' pick at 35 and took South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori. He was a popular pick for the Vikings in some first-round mocks.

6:10 p.m. — The Browns get things started by taking UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger at 33. And away we go!