Vikings Draft Safety Jakobe Thomas

0:00On April 25th, the Minnesota Vikings just snagged safety, Yakope Thomas from the University of Miami with the 98th overall pick in the third. Round of the 2026 NFL draft, Thomas stand 6 foot 1, weighs 210 pounds, and was born on June 30th, 2003. He's 22 years old now. He earned second team all ACC honors in 2025, and was the Fiesta Bowl defensive MVP in 2026. His college path took him from middle Tennessee state for three seasons, then one year at Tennessee, before landing at Miami. That versatility led him adapt quick to different defenses without missing a beat. What stands out is his coverage skills. He balled out with five interceptions for the Hurricanes last season, perfect for a too high safety role, playing center field. With Harrison Smith possibly heading out, Thomas could see early snaps on the Vikings defense as he keeps developing, bringing fresh legs to the secondary right away. That's the story for today.

1:00NFL News Today, driven by AI.