Rankings the Minnesota Vikings position groups ahead of training camp
The team has used the draft, free agency, and trades to improve itself under the tenure of Adofo-Mensah.
Going into the 2025 season, the team has high expectations and a roster ready to compete. However, we wanted to look at things top to bottom and rank the teams position groups. In the same process, we want to highlight some of the best players within those groups for fans to look out for this year.
Here are our rankings.
1) Linebacker
Best Player: Jonathan Greenard
Most Underrated Player: Brian Asamoah II
X-Factor Player: Ivan Pace Jr.
2) Wide Receiver
Best Player: Justin Jefferson
Most Underrated Player: Jalen Nailor
X-Factor Player: Tai Felton
3) Offensive Line
Best Player: Christian Darrisaw
Most Underrated Player: Christian Darrisaw
X-Factor Player: Will Fries
4) Quarterback
Best Player: J.J. McCarthy
Most Underrated Player: Sam Howell
X-Factor Player: J.J. McCarthy
5) Running Back
Best Player: Aaron Jones
Most Underrated Player: Jordan Mason
X-Factor Player: Jordan Mason
6) Defensive Line
Best Player: Harrison Phillips
Most Underrated Player: Javon Hargrave
X-Factor Player: Jonathan Allen
7) Safety
Best Player: Harrison Smith
Most Underrated Player: Josh Metellus
X-Factor Player: Josh Metellus
8) Cornerback
Best Player: Byron Murphy Jr.
Most Underrated Player: Isaiah Rodgers
X-Factor Player: Jeff Okudah
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