The Minnesota Vikings have made it a point to make sure they are protecting whoever is under center with a strong offensive line. They have done a good job drafting their bookend tackles while showing off their front office skills, while building the interior in a variety of ways.
One of those pieces is fresher to the unit, and it is Donovan Jackson. The former top pick of the Vikings in their 2025 NFL Draft class heads into a pivotal year, according to Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon. He included the former Buckeye in his list of players who are facing an important second year in the league.
Gagnon writes, “The first-round selection was solid as a regular starter at left guard during his rookie campaign. Now it’s just about taking his game to the next level and becoming more consistent for whoever starts at quarterback in 2026.”
Being healthy will solve a lot for him, as he showed when he was; he is likely one of the better pieces in the group. Whoever is named the starter will need him, the running game needs him, and the Vikings as a whole will in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Vikings need a big season in 2026 out of their former top pick
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Vikings Wire / Bucs Wire
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