01-05-2025
Vikings HC explains why drafting Donovan Jackson was a no-brainer for them
Vikings HC explains why drafting Donovan Jackson was a no-brainer for them
The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell have had a seamless relationship since he was hired by the team in 2022. Both he and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were hired in the same year, and they have helped the Vikings franchise take a big step into the next chapter in franchise history.
One way they have built a strong connection is by working together on roster building, especially in the draft. While on the Kay Adams Show on Wednesday, O'Connell talked about their selection of Donovan Jackson.
"We really felt good about honing in on certain types of players that fit with what we tough guys that will be great to me, jumped out through the process."
The team made it a point this offseason to overhaul their offensive line during the 2025 offseason. They signed Ryan Kelly and Will Fries while releasing former first-round draft pick Garrett Bradbury. They, of course, then added Donovan Jackson to give their offensive line, and now they can move a carnival cruise liner if they want, let alone a defensive lineman.
Kevin O'Connell has clearly had an idea in mind for his offensive line, and Jackson was the last piece to complete it.
