The Real Forno Show unveils 2025 NFL Draft sleepers for the Vikings! Tyler Forness & JP Acosta share All-Forno & All-JP teams, spotlighting RJ Harvey, Jihad Campbell, & Quincy Riley. A Vikings 1st & SKOL pod with Fans First Sports Network. SKOL!
This episode of The Real Forno Show, aired April 19, 2025, dives deep into the 2025 NFL Draft, offering Minnesota Vikings fans a front-row seat to the prospects who could shape the team’s future. Hosted by Tyler Forness, A to Z Sports’ Vikings reporter, with guest J.P. Acosta from SB Nation, the show introduces the “All-Forno” and “All-JP” teams—curated lists of draft sleepers with star potential. Recorded just six days before the draft, this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, partnered with the Fans First Sports Network, blends tactical insights, fun comparisons (like Malaki Starks as CM Punk), and Vikings-specific fits for Brian Flores’ defense. The episode also teases upcoming draft coverage, including live streams and a mock draft tracker.
Key Points of the Episode:
- All-Forno & All-JP Teams: Highlighted prospects include UCF RB R.J. Harvey (compared to Maurice Jones-Drew), Kansas State RB D.J. Giddens, Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell, and cornerbacks Quincy Riley, Cobee Bryant, and Justin Walley.
- Vikings Focus: Players like Campbell and Riley align with Brian Flores’ aggressive defensive scheme, with Harvey and Giddens as potential offensive complements to Aaron Jones.
- Expert Analysis: Forness and Acosta debate player traits, from Harvey’s explosiveness to Campbell’s rare athleticism, while addressing concerns like Omarr Norman-Lott’s run defense and Willie Lampkin’s size.
- Fun Comps & Banter: Creative comparisons (e.g., Jamaree Caldwell’s “Shakira hips”) and discussions about gap schemes add entertainment value.
- Draft Coverage Tease: Upcoming content includes live Day 2 and 3 streams, a mock draft tracker, and a Two Old Bloggers episode on the greatest Vikings draft.
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Don’t miss The Real Forno Show for your ultimate Minnesota Vikings draft fix! Tyler Forness and JP Acosta’s infectious passion and scouting expertise make this episode a goldmine for fans craving insights on the 2025 NFL Draft’s hidden gems. Whether you’re dreaming of Jihaad Campbell blitzing in Brian Flores’ scheme or R.J. Harvey breaking tackles, this Vikings 1st & SKOL production delivers. Subscribe, ring the bell, and join the SKOL community on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform to catch live draft coverage and more. Let’s get ready to roar—SKOL Vikings!
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Guest JP Acosta @acosta32_jp of SBNation @SBNation joins Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and its NFL feed @FFSN_NFL.
