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After initial OTA, which rookies will stick?

Montana Tom
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Okay, of course, we're down quite a few from last season's roster. Notably WR Nailor, DL Hargraves, DL Allen, Edge Greenard, C Kelly, FB CJ Ham, WR Thielen, OL Skule, RB Chandler, TE Sims, P Wright and possibly S Dirty Harry. So that's 11-12 gone via retirement or free agency.

Some gimme's I suspect would be the additions of QB KM1, WR3 Jennings, P Hekker, T Van Demark, CB Pierre.

With some promising reports this week out of OTA's, who do you believe will either make the roster or the Practice Squad? Who on last year's roster won't make the final 53?

Inquiring minds want to know YOUR opinion. Roster? Practice squad? or just Cut?

Draft picks:

DL Caleb Banks

LB Jake Golday

DL Domonique Orange (Big Citrus)

OL Caleb Tiernan

S Jakobe Thomas

FB Max Bredeson

CB Charles Demmings

RB Demond Claiborne

C Gavin Gerhardt

UDFAs (the full list):

  • Marcus Allen, CB, North Carolina

  • Da’Veawn Armstead, CB, North Texas

  • Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia

  • Jordan Botelho, OLB, Notre Dame

  • Tyreek Chappell, CB, Texas A&M

  • Monkell Goodwine, DL, South Carolina

  • Shaleak Knotts, WR, Maryland

  • Keli Lawson, LB, Central Florida

  • Tristan Leigh, OL, Clemson

  • Delby Lemieux, OL, Dartmouth

  • Kejon Owens, RB, Florida International

  • Tomas Rimac, OL, Virginia Tech

  • Marcus Sanders, WR, Georgia Southern

  • Jacob Thomas, S, James Madison

  • Brett Thorson, P, Georgia (International Player Pathway Program)

  • Arden Walker, OLB, Colorado

  • Scooby Williams, LB, Texas A&M

  • Luke Wysong, WR, Arizona

Please God, just one Lombardi before I die.

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PurplePastor
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Have heard good things on Dillon Bell. I think all their draft picks will make at least the practice squad.

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#2 · Jun 11, 1:52 PM CT
Canthony
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Montana Tom wrote:

Okay, of course, we're down quite a few from last season's roster. Notably WR Nailor, DL Hargraves, DL Allen, Edge Greenard, C Kelly, FB CJ Ham, WR Thielen, OL Skule, RB Chandler, TE Sims, P Wright and possibly S Dirty Harry. So that's 11-12 gone via retirement or free agency.Some gimme's I suspect would be the additions of QB KM1, WR3 Jennings, P Hekker, T Van Demark, CB Pierre.With some promising reports this week out of OTA's, who do you believe will either make the roster or the Practice Squad? Who on last year's roster won't make the final 53? Inquiring minds want to know YOUR opinion. Roster? Practice squad? or just Cut?Draft picks:DL Caleb BanksLB Jake GoldayDL Domonique Orange (Big Citrus)OL Caleb TiernanS Jakobe ThomasFB Max BredesonCB Charles DemmingsRB Demond ClaiborneC Gavin GerhardtUDFAs (the full list):Marcus Allen, CB, North CarolinaDa’Veawn Armstead, CB, North TexasDillon Bell, WR, GeorgiaJordan Botelho, OLB, Notre DameTyreek Chappell, CB, Texas A&MMonkell Goodwine, DL, South CarolinaShaleak Knotts, WR, MarylandKeli Lawson, LB, Central FloridaTristan Leigh, OL, ClemsonDelby Lemieux, OL, DartmouthKejon Owens, RB, Florida InternationalTomas Rimac, OL, Virginia TechMarcus Sanders, WR, Georgia SouthernJacob Thomas, S, James MadisonBrett Thorson, P, Georgia (International Player Pathway Program)Arden Walker, OLB, ColoradoScooby Williams, LB, Texas A&MLuke Wysong, WR, Arizona

This might be a crazy year that damn near everyone drafted makes the team.

Draft picks:

DL Caleb Banks - Roster

LB Jake Golday - Roster

DL Domonique Orange (Big Citrus) - Roster

OL Caleb Tiernan - Roster

S Jakobe Thomas - Roster

FB Max Bredeson - Roster

CB Charles Demmings - Roster

RB Demond Claiborne - Roster

C Gavin Gerhardt - PS

UDFAs (the full list):

  • Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia - Roster

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#3 · Jun 11, 1:55 PM CT
purplefaithful
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I dont think Scooby Doo is with the team is he?

It's too early for me to tell for sure regarding the newbies. But to Pastor's point, Bell has been getting positive press. Not sure they'll be able to stash him on PS though?

How many WR's will they keep? Last year the initial 53 had 5 of em: Note Addison was on suspension

  • Justin Jefferson

  • Jalen Nailor

  • Tai Felton (rookie)

  • Tim Jones

  • Myles Price (rookie)

edited Jun 11, 2026 2:05 PM CT

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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#4 · Jun 11, 1:59 PM CT
Canthony
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purplefaithful wrote:

I dont think Scooby Doo is with the team is he?
It's too early for me to tell for sure regarding the newbies. But to Pastor's point Bell has been getting positive press. Not sure they'll be able to stash him on PS though?
How many WR's will they keep? Last year the initial 53 had 5 of em: Note Addison was on suspension
Justin Jefferson
Jalen Nailor
Tai Felton (rookie)
Tim Jones
Myles Price (rookie)

Bell has been with the 1s on STs. I believe it is safe to say his spot is secure and we roll with 6 on the roster. Bell will be a big contributor on STs I have said. Why we paid him that nice UDFA contract.

  1. Jefferson

  2. Addison

  3. Jennings

  4. Felton

  5. Bell

  6. Price?

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#5 · Jun 11, 2:06 PM CT
purplefaithful
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Canthony wrote:

Bell has been with the 1s on STs. I believe it is safe to say his spot is secure and we roll with 6 on the roster. Bell will be a big contributor on STs I have said. Why we paid him that nice UDFA contract.
Jefferson
Addison
Jennings
Felton
Bell
Price?

Man, comp those 6 to who was in that room y.ago...

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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#6 · Jun 11, 2:13 PM CT
Canthony
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purplefaithful wrote:

Man, comp those 6 to who was in that room y.ago...

Night and day. Bell will bring alot to the room and the team. Jennings is the perfect, and much better, version of Nailor. The WR room is loaded.

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