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Former Totino-Grace star set to follow father as first-round pick
Joe Alt, an offensive tackle out of Totino-Grace and Notre Dame, is expected to be a top-10 NFL draft pick. His father was a first-round selection 40 years ago.
Vikings look good at linebacker, but there's one issue to solve
The Vikings aren't likely to make a splash in the NFL draft at inside linebacker, with free-agent signing Blake Cashman expected to start next to Ivan Pace Jr.
How will Minnesota be represented in the NFL draft?
Here are some players with state ties to watch for, ranging from a potential top-10 pick to potential undrafted free agents.
NFL teams often misfire on drafting QBs. But how often do they fail? And why?
and determining what it's worth to them to get him.
Packers have 11 draft picks to match NFL's top total. GM Brian Gutekunst wouldn't mind adding more
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wouldn't mind adding a few more picks to the league-leading total his team already is projected to have in this week's draft.
Jets trade quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos, AP source says
Zach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. Instead, he became a symbol of disappointment.
NFL draft has been on tour for a decade and the next stop is Detroit, giving it a shot in spotlight
The NFL draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight.
Another first-round cornerback? Yes, Vikings have dire need.
Seventh in a series: As Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores said, "You can never have enough corners," and the team needs development and more talent in the secondary.
Gophers' Nubin called his shot, and now he may be NFL draft's top safety
Record-setting Gophers safety Tyler Nubin will realize a childhood dream during the NFL draft this week.
Matt Ryan calls it a career. The quarterback officially announces his retirement
On the very first pass of his very first NFL minicamp, Matt Ryan delivered a wobbly throw that left his new Atlanta Falcons teammates shaking their heads.
Reusse's Tortured Columnist Department update: Yes, Vikings won the offseason
The Vikings have made nearly two full albums-worth of smart moves, including letting Cousins go and bringing in Aaron Jones. Will this unusual trend continue in the draft?
Souhan: Should Vikings even consider McCarthy in NFL draft?
If the choice for the Vikings is between Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix or J.J. McCarthy, why is the Michigan quarterback worth the risk?
How interest in the mock drafts we love so much went from zero to infinity
The mock drafts of today are 50-plus years in the making, paved by draftniks such as Joel Buchsbaum and Mel Kiper Jr.
Quarterback of the future? This Vikings mystery is about to end.
Part 6 of a series: Six quarterbacks are on the draft radar to fill both practical and philosophical needs for the Vikings.
Roman Gabriel dies at 83. The first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL was MVP in 1969
Roman Gabriel had big size and a big arm when he was the No. 2 draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962. Even while playing in an era of grinding it out on the ground, he still holds the Rams' team record with 154 touchdown passes.
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Chicago Bears schedule a Wednesday announcement on new stadium near lakefront
The Chicago Bears have scheduled a Wednesday news conference to announce plans for ''a state-of-the-art, publicly owned enclosed stadium'' on the city's Museum Campus near Lake Michigan.
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For years, a Michigan company has been the top pick to quickly personalize draftees' new NFL jerseys
Employees of the company tasked each year with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don't need to travel very far for this year's player selections in Detroit.
Our Access Vikings podcast series — featuring Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Mark Craig — talks everything Vikings.
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Debate over tight end value hovers over Brock Bowers' draft prospects
Evaluating Brock Bowers the player is a fairly straightforward assignment.
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NFL draft will include many Michigan men, maybe enough to break record set by 2022 Georgia Bulldogs
J.J. McCarthy is expected to be the first of many Michigan men drafted from its national championship team.
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Lots of solid tight ends in draft, but Vikings don't need one
Fifth in a series: Even with T.J. Hockenson recovering from knee surgery, the Vikings have depth and some long-term stability at tight end.
Find the latest Minnesota Vikings statistics along with NFL scores, standings and schedule.
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Packers could still look to upgrade secondary in NFL draft even after adding Xavier McKinney
The Green Bay Packers made a big investment in their secondary by signing safety Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants.
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Packers sign former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Andre Dillard
Offensive tackle Andre Dillard signed with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, one month after the Tennessee Titans released him.
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Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?
The NFL draft is not so much a marathon weekend as it is a season of speculation and subterfuge, a made-for-TV mystery unfolding team by team across the league.
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Harbaugh likes Chargers being in the fifth overall position going into the NFL draft
In Jim Harbaugh's estimation, no one has it better than the Los Angeles Chargers going into the NFL draft.
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NFL draft has potential to set a record for most players on offense selected in the first round
The NFL draft will be offensive.
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Can the Vikings find long-term running back solution in the draft?
Fourth in a series: The Vikings could still use more talent for their rushing attack even after adding Aaron Jones from the Packers to lead their backfield.
No NFL receiver has gained as many yards in his first two seasons as the Minnesota Vikings' 23-year-old superstar. He dominates on nearly any route from any alignment. What can he accomplish in Year 3?
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Grateful for the beast that is the Boston Marathon
Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling ran his first Boston Marathon on Monday, and by the time he finished, gratitude for the experience overshadowed any disappointments.
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Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame: A class-by-class list of all members
Who's in the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame? From Bernie Bierman to the latest class, here's the list:
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What will Vikings defense look like in Year 2 under Flores?
The Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer and Purple Insider's Matthew Coller discuss Brian Flores' offseason, a Vikings defense in transition and Kevin O'Connell's comments about the team's QB decision in the latest Access Vikings podcast.
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The sons of several former NFL stars are ready to carve their path into the league through the draft
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. wears his dad's No. 54, plays the same position and celebrates sacks and big tackles with the same signature axe swing.
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A Vikings-New England trade? Three thoughts on the No. 3 overall pick
The Vikings need a quarterback and every signal they have suggests they intend to choose one very high in next week's draft. The Patriots are in a similar situation, but there are reasons why a deal could be a good fit.
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This year's NFL draft has lowest number of early entrants since 2011. That trend figures to continue
The lure of starting a pro career early apparently isn't quite as tempting for underclassmen now as it was in the days before college stars could profit off their name, image and likeness.
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Vikings-New England trade? Patriots insider on that possibility.
Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston joined host Michael Rand for a look at next week's draft. The Patriots, like the Vikings, need a quarterback. But would New England trade the No. 3 pick?
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Much talent in draft at position where Vikings don't need much help
Third in a series: The Vikings don't need much help at receiver, but this is considered to be a very talented draft class for the teams that do.
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Flores returns to Vikings after getting no head coaching interviews
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores spoke to reporters Tuesday about the team's offseason moves and what's in store for his second season in Minnesota.
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