I've Had a Change of Heart: Vikings 2026 Mock Draft Buzz at No. 18

Minnesota's draft outlook is shifting again as fresh projections and insider chatter shape the conversation. In the latest Vikings news, ESPN analyst Peter Schrager has the Vikings trending toward defense with the No. 18 pick in his 2026 NFL Mock Draft.

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Schrager's mock sends Minnesota toward Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, a name that continues to pop up in early projections. Other common options in the same range include safety Dillon Thieneman, while a handful of offensive skill players remain on the board as alternatives.

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