Vikings Mocked for Love in 2026 Draft

0:00This is Cory with the story with NFL News today, powered by the Daily News now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The 2026 NFL Draft heads to Pittsburgh next April, and early Mox are already buzzing about the Minnesota Vikings at pick number. 18. A fresh projection from the athletic has them grabbing Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love to shake up their backfield. This comes right after the scouting combine wrapped up, giving scouts a clearer picture of top prospects. Analysts like Alec Lewis see the Viking shifting focus to the run game in this latest mock. Viking spans know the current group with Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason lacks that explosive spark, leaving the offense predictable at times. Adding a dynamic back could change how defences game plan against Minnesota. Love stands out as a strong pass catcher who thrives in spread systems, much like the high end talents the team has chased before. His speed would pair perfectly with their vertical passing attack. As the draft cycle heats up, this pick fuels talk of a revitalized ground game that echoes

1:04the glory days, no matter who's taking snaps under center.