Vikings Eye Missouri RB in 2027 Draft

0:00It's April 28th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The 2027 NFL Draft lands in Washington, D.C. next year, and the Minnesota Vikings still own their first round pick for now. A lock-and-shift over the next 12 months, but early mocks are already lighting up with ideas for their roster boost. Afron Sports' Luke Easterling just dropped his projection, sending the Vikings after Missouri running back a mod hearty to power up the offense. This pick flips the script toward the run game, something fans have craved. With a full year of games and trades ahead, it's pure speculation. But it fits the buzz around a draft class brimming with playmakers. Hearty's explosion makes him a prime successor to Aaron Jones, who's been a workhorse but won't last forever. Teams like the Vikings need that ground-and-pound spark to ease the load on their quarterback and open up the passing attack. Meanwhile, this draft promises a deep-running back-group, bouncing back from last year's

1:00thin talent pool. Names like Ole Misses Kiwan Lacey and Florida's Jadon Ball give the Vikings real choices if they stick to that offensive focus. Expect the chatter to ramp up as Minnesota eyes that D.C. stage, potentially reshaping their attack from the jump.