The Vikings got Justin Jefferson back on the practice field on Monday, but they have other issues to deal with at wide receiver heading into the regular season.

The Minnesota Vikings are in a bit of a pickle at the wide receiver position right now. Jordan Addison will be sidelined for the first three games of the regular season due to a suspension, and Justin Jefferson's status is up in the air as a result of a hamstring injury.

It's a little too early to be taking mock drafts seriously, but seeing them in August is a good barometer of what prospects to keep an eye on over the course of the college football season. When it comes to the Minnesota Vikings,

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress.

Field Yates’ 2026 NFL mock draft forecasts a chaotic, trade-heavy 1st round as teams battle for franchise quarterbacks, reliable linemen, and elite playmakers.