Vikings' Brian Flores could use rookie linebacker in a variety of ways

The Minnesota Vikings leaned defense early and often in the 2026 NFL Draft, with their first three picks and four of their first five on the defensive side of the ball. The rookies have stood out in preseason games and training camp, and it sounds like one rookie in particular will be used in many w

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The Minnesota Vikings leaned defense early and often in the 2026 NFL Draft, with their first three picks and four of their first five on the defensive side of the ball. The rookies have stood out in preseason games and training camp, and it sounds like one rookie in particular will be used in many ways in this Brian Flores defense.

Rookie linebacker Jake Golday, Minnesota's second-round pick, has been used around the defense in many facets, and according to the staff at ESPN, this could continue in the regular season:

Golday has proved to be a sure tackler, difficult to block in space and capable of learning multiple positions in defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme. For the moment, he is playing behind four established starters at the inside

and outside linebacker positions.

Flores loves to use trickery and deception in his schemes, and with the speed and athleticism that Golday brings, he could unlock something in his game that could have him see the field early in his career.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings' Brian Flores could use rookie linebacker in a variety of ways