The Minnesota Vikings enter Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with three picks. They already took Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks 18th overall, likely eliminating defensive line as a possibility on Day 2.

Rounds 2 and 3 have depth at several positions of need for the Vikings, so we'll do our best to look at the best players who can potentially be available when Minnesota is on the clock at picks 49, 82, and 97.

Some potential first-rounders, like Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell and Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, are still available as the second round begins, but we're going to assume they are selected early in the second round and won't be available when the Vikings pick.

Below are the five best players for the Vikings on Day 2:

The Vikings haven't had many Day 2 picks over the past several drafts, and the players they have taken haven't materialized into reliable contributors. Minnesota has a chance to change that this year with three selections on Friday, and there will be plenty of talented prospects to choose from.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: NFL Draft: Defense highlights best players available for Vikings