College football has returned, and the Vikings’ front office is intently monitoring the talent pool of the upcoming class. The 2027 NFL Draft is poised to be one of the strongest classes in recent memory.
To stay informed, fans can follow our prospect previews beginning now. We will concentrate on players whose skill sets align with the Vikings’ projected needs for the 2027 NFL Draft, examining five key positions throughout the year:
While some positions may not produce early first‑round picks—such as cornerback—we will also highlight day‑two and day‑three prospects to give readers a fuller draft picture.
Below are the top prospects to watch during Week 0 of the college football season.
Quarterback Watch Guide
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Noon EST / 11:00 a.m. CST on ESPN – Jaden Craig, TCU
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3:30 p.m. EST / 2:30 p.m. CST on ESPN – CJ Bailey, NC State
Running Back Watch Guide
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3:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. CST on NBC – Waymond Jordan, USC
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7:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. CST on CW – Quintrevion Wisner, Florida State
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10:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 p.m. CST on FOX – Jai’Den Thomas, UNLV
Tight End Watch Guide
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10:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 p.m. CST on FOX – Keyan Burnett, UNLV
Edge Rusher Watch Guide
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Noon EST / 11:00 a.m. CST on ESPN – Paul Oyewale, TCU
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3:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. CST on NBC – Braylon Shelby, Kameryn Crawford, Zuriah Fisher, USC
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10:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 p.m. CST on FOX – J’Mond Tapp, Memphis
Safety Watch Guide
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Noon EST / 11:00 a.m. CST on ESPN – Jamel Johnson, TCU
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3:30 p.m. EST / 2:30 p.m. CST on ESPN – King Mack, NC State
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