After the Detroit Lions have made their pick in our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft
, it’s time to continue with our site-wide, two-round mock.As a reminder, this mock is being completed by our community. We have 31 of our most loyal commenters acting as general manager for 31 teams. Erik Schlitt picked for the Lions.
The Minnesota Vikings are on the clock, and commenter PonceDeLion is their acting general manager.
Before we get to the pick, head to our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock
Draft tracker. There you’ll find the previous 17 picks, along with links to each article and a grade for each pick, as decided by you, the readers. Don’t forget to cast your vote for each pick with the poll at the bottom of the articles.
Now, onto this pick:
With the 18th pick in the 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Dillon Thieneman, safety out of Oregon.
Here’s PonceDeLion explaining the pick:
Live from the Vikings War room
Acting GM Rob Brzezinski (Think Disner with Rod Wood tenure): Okay guys, we’re on the clock, nobody’s called to trade up. I’m just here to facilitate the discussion. Let’s hear it! Kevin?
Kevin O’Connell(HC): I like our starters, but we’re thin and aging because our last GM wasn’t a football guy. Who you like Flo?
Brian Flores(DC): We need a monster in the middle, but we can get one later. I could use another LB/Edge that can rush, or that Clemson corner.
Wes Phillips(OC): We badly need young skill players with speed. There’s a couple WR’s I’d like, Addison just did something dumb again. Definitely need a speed RB later.
Frank Smith (Associate HC): Sounds like we gotta stack some quality players. I like the options, let’s be safe here.
Rob Brzezinski: Ok, good talk everyone. We’ll go with the Safety.
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