The 2025 NFL Draft takes place in Green Bay, WI, this week, providing teams the chance to fortify their rosters with the next generation of talent. College athletes will see their dreams come true, and fans will be given hope and optimism for the upcoming season.
The seven-round draft lasts three days. Below are the dates, start times, and picks the Minnesota Vikings have on each day.
Round 1: Thursday, April 24
Start Time: 8 P.M. EST
Vikings Selections: 24th Overall
Rounds 2 and 3: Friday, April 25
Start Time: 6 P.M. EST
Vikings Selections: 3rd Round, 97th Overall (Compensatory Pick)
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 26
Start Time: 12 P.M. EST
Vikings Selections: 5th Round, 139th Overall (From Cleveland)
5th Round, 187th Overall (From San Francisco)
What To Know About Each Pick
The Vikings are slated to pick 24th overall on Thursday, but with a league-low four picks, they could opt to trade down and accumulate more draft picks. A willing trade partner would have to move up with them, but don’t be surprised to see the Vikings pick later than 24th.
Minnesota received the 97th overall pick because Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons last year. That contract has a significant impact on the league’s compensatory pick formula.
The 139th overall pick was acquired when the Vikings sent edge rusher Za’Darius Smith to the Browns in 2023.
The 187th overall pick came in a pick swap used to acquire running back Jordan Mason from the 49ers.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: When is the 2025 NFL Draft? Time and schedule for Vikings picks
The 2025 NFL Draft takes place in Green Bay, WI, this week, providing teams the chance to fortify their rosters with the next generation of talent. College athletes will see their dreams come true, and fans will be given hope and optimism for the upcoming season.
The seven-round draft lasts three days. Below are the dates, start times, and picks the Minnesota Vikings have on each day.
Round 1: Thursday, April 24
Start Time: 8 P.M. EST
Vikings Selections: 24th Overall
Rounds 2 and 3: Friday, April 25
Start Time: 6 P.M. EST
Vikings Selections: 3rd Round, 97th Overall (Compensatory Pick)
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 26
Start Time: 12 P.M. EST
Vikings Selections: 5th Round, 139th Overall (From Cleveland)
5th Round, 187th Overall (From San Francisco)
What To Know About Each Pick
The Vikings are slated to pick 24th overall on Thursday, but with a league-low four picks, they could opt to trade down and accumulate more draft picks. A willing trade partner would have to move up with them, but don’t be surprised to see the Vikings pick later than 24th.
Minnesota received the 97th overall pick because Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons last year. That contract has a significant impact on the league’s compensatory pick formula.
The 139th overall pick was acquired when the Vikings sent edge rusher Za’Darius Smith to the Browns in 2023.
The 187th overall pick came in a pick swap used to acquire running back Jordan Mason from the 49ers.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: When is the 2025 NFL Draft? Time and schedule for Vikings picks
