Vikings TRADE BACK Scenarios in Round 1 👀 (Game-Changing Moves?)

The Minnesota Vikings have some BIG decisions to make in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft… but what if the best move isn’t picking at all?

In this episode, we break down the most realistic Vikings trade back scenarios, including:

Potential teams that could move up
How far the Vikings could realistically slide back
Best-case outcomes for stacking picks
Which players could STILL be available after a trade back
Whether Kwesi Adofo-Mensah should pull the trigger 👀

Is trading back the smartest move for this roster… or a massive mistake?

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27 comments

  2. I hope we trade back and then take Lee Hunter in late 1st or very early 2nd. I also hope Houston wants to trade up from 28, they have extra 2nds and 4ths…we need a 4th.

  7. moving back 6 or more spots in the 1st, even late 1st, warrants a 2nd Rd pick return at the least, with a 4th or 5th attached as well.

  11. i like the Philly scenario…
    the 3rd round is loaded with offensive linemen.
    with 3 picks, we should draft a center and another tackle (swing) and nab maybe a tight end and trade Hockenson for even another pick.

  16. I know this draft is not as deep as next year however in terms of Vikings needs it is really pretty stacked especially who will be available in rounds 2-4. I have done numerous mock drafts and have come to the consensus that the best move for the vikings is to trade down to late 1st round or top of second round and pick up 2 picks in the secon round. They can use rounds 3-7 picks to obtain this as well. End of the day they don't need to add picks just try to get 4 of their 9 picks in the second and early 3rd round. With those picks they can get day 1 starters at Safety, Cornerback, DL and Center. Best trade candidates have been Seattle, Houston and Arizona that have extra picks in those rounds. With every simulation I always get a top safety or cornerback with my 1st pick even in the top of round 2. The other 2 positions that have day one starters in rounds 2-4 are Edge & Linebacker. I have taken these in mock drafts when they fall and then picked up a couple safeties or cornerbacks later in the draft. Really a pretty exciting draft with the ability to really add some great players!

  17. Benny Hill English [British] Comedian that Was in Chitty chitty bang bang and those magnificent men and their flying machines 60s movies and a long BBC TV career in various shows of his own bawdy humour. The Bills one so its out of conference Banks decent. next round picks as long as Dillion dosent get drafted by Da bears pack or lions.

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