POD Community Mock: With the 24th pick, the Vikings select…

With the 24th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select…

It’s the Minnesota Vikings’ turn in the 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. Last year looked like it was going to be an improbably successful season for the Vikings, especially after losing rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to a season-ending injury in the preseason. Alas, Sam Darnold fell down to reality in the end of the season.

But hope springs eternal in Minneapolis, because McCarthy is ready to go, and the Vikings had an active free agency. They don’t have a ton of draft capital this year, so hitting on their first pick—24th overall—is critical.

In our Community Mock Draft, it’ll be up to enelsoniii to nail the pick. Before we get into the decision, check in on the previous 23 picks with our POD mock draft tracker.

With the 24th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have taken…

Jahdae Barron, cornerback out of Texas.

Here’s enelsoniii to explain the pick:

The Minnesota Vikings roster is solid, and even above average in several positions.

I chose to focus on BPA, considering Malaki Starks and Nick Emmanwori @ safety, but after careful review I chose to go corner here.

With the 24th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas.

The Vikings defense is a perfect fit for Barron, as his skill sets immediately upgrade their secondary.

Barron played three seasons at Texas, and was a vital cog in the Longhorn’s CFP run.

Barron has exceptional ball skills, with tremendous break and closure once the ball is in the air. He has the ability to impact throws at the catch point, and had five interception in 2024. He shows great decision making and reads the QB eyes well.

Barron is physical and a willing tackler who fits very well into the slot.

He isn’t the fastest CB and has limited length, his size likely limits him to a slot.

He would be a solid fit into Brian Flores’ defense as he could log occasional reps at Safety, and would check the box as BPA for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the Skol crew.

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