Until now, the Vikings hadn't had back-to-back losing seasons since the last under coach Leslie Frazier and the first under coach Mike Zimmer in 2013-2014.
Vikings will have the 12th pick in the NFL draft in April
The Vikings have their earliest pick since 2015 after former coach Mike Zimmer's first season.
January 12, 2022 at 12:34PM
![JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com EDEN PRAIRIE - 4/29/11 - The Minnesota Vikings introduced quarterback Christian Ponder, their first round NFL draft pick, in an afternoon press conference at the Vikings headquarters in Eden Prairie. IN THIS PHOTO: ] Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier and the team's first round draft choice, Christian Ponder, the Florida State quarterback, posed with a team jersey at the start of a news conference where Ponder was introduced to the news media Friday afternoon.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/GBPEPEYP7E56TJDNL6Q3ESVSEY.jpg?&w=712)
So naturally in 2022 they'll be slotted the highest in the NFL draft as they've been since 2015, with the 12th overall pick in Las Vegas on April 28. Sunday's win against the Bears didn't send the Vikings any farther down the draft board; they entered the final weekend with the 12th pick. But based on strength of schedule, a loss to Chicago would've moved the Vikings up to 10th overall.
Last season the Vikings had the 14th overall pick, but traded down to 23rd to draft offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw.
- 2022 NFL Draft order
Jaguars (3-14) - Lions (3-13-1)
- Texans (4-13)
- Jets (4-13)
- Giants (4-13)
- Panthers (5-12)
- Giants (4-13) [via Bears]
- Falcons (7-10)
- Broncos (7-10)
- Jets (4-13) [via Seahawks]
- Football Team (7-10)
- Vikings (8-9)
- Browns (8-9)
- Ravens (8-9)
- Eagles (9-8) [via Dolphins]
- Eagles (9-8) [via Colts]
- Chargers (9-8)
- Saints (9-8)
The Vikings have made a selection with the 12th overall pick just twice in franchise history, landing quarterback Christian Ponder in 2011 and running back Chuck Foreman in 1973. The last five 12th overall picks league-wide have been quarterback Deshaun Watson, nose tackle Vita Vea, edge rusher Rashan Gary, receiver Henry Ruggs and linebacker Micah Parsons — a NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year contender for the Cowboys.
Andrew Krammer is joined by Matthew Coller of Purple Insider to discuss the Vikings offense, what they think of Justin Fields and the Bears, and they talk what's been expected and unexpected through four games.
