The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. next year. In that draft, the Vikings still have their first-round pick, but a lot could happen in the next 9 months. Before then, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through the draft in a class that many are saying could be one of generational wealth.
While we will always look at mock drafts from analysts around the space, we will also keep up with our Mock Draft Mondays here on Vikings Wire.
While this used to be just an exercise used for the Fall to introduce players, the 2027 NFL Draft class is too good to be contained to those select months. Instead, we are going to do them in the summer. As we progress and complete
Summer Scouting, we get to look at the roster more through camp, and also share our opinion on players that fans can watch this upcoming college season.
So with that in mind, let's dive into a 3-Round 2027 NFL Mock Draft for the Vikings.
Round 1: Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia
The Vikings' secondary added James Pierre in free agency. Opposite Pierre is Isaiah Rodgers,but they need a true CB1 to complement Byron Murphy Jr., who is thriving in the nickel. If Ellis Robinson IV were to fall to them in their projected spot of 13th in the draft, they should SPRINT that selection in. Robinson is a big corner with great ball skills and instincts, and projects to be the best Georgia cornerback prospect in some time.
Round 2: Ty Benefield, SAF, LSU
The Vikings need someone who can play the pass and also defend the run out of the safety position. Benefield can do that in waves and work swimmingly alongside Joshua Metellus on the backend of the Vikings' defense. Transferring from Boise State to LSU should allow Benefield to showcase his skills more and become a big riser through the fall and into the draft process.
Round 3: Mark Fletcher Jr., RB, Miami (FL)
Mark Fletcher Jr. helped the Hurricanes' offense run all the way to the National Championship in January. While they didn't finish the job, Fletcher confirmed himself as one of the top runners in college football. He has some questions as a prospect, but could easily be a part of a handcuff with someone like Demond Claiborne in Minnesota.
Round 3: Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
Weeks is a bit of a throwback linebacker type and could be a replacement for Blake Cashman alongside Eric Wilson. He can protect the run with his range and also shows a good knack for finding the ball in the air as well. Weeks has his flaws, but putting him alongside someone like Wilson will help cover up some of those while Brian Flores develops him further.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings Mock Draft Monday: What do they need ahead of the preseason?
