Vikings Draft Jake Golday: Defensive Boost

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. The Minnesota Vikings stayed locked in on defense with their 51st overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Grabbing linebacker Jake Golday from the University of Cincinnati. This 22-year-old stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 240 pounds, fresh off a first-team all-big-12 nod in 2025. Golday kicked off college ball as central Arkansas for three seasons before transferring to Cincinnati, bringing that versatile edge as an off-ball. Linebacker who can shift anywhere on the field. He's a beast as a blitzer from his defensive end days and nails tackles consistently. Though coverage skills need polishing, he can jump on special. Teens right away, while learning from bets like Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, both pushing older and needing depth behind them. Next up, the Vikings hit the clock at 82 overall in the third round, unless they wheel and

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