Vikings Should Get Decade of Stability from Rookie

Donovan Jackson's Main Offseason Takeaway Is Pretty Sweet

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings guard Donovan Jackson (74) and offensive tackle Walter Rouse (73) practice during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The Vikings surprised some folks when they ignored the defense with their only pick in the top 100 and instead poured even more resources into the offensive line after previously hiring Will Fries and Ryan Kelly to bol…

JJ McCarthy Looks Like A Completely Different Person As Side-By-Side Photos Show His Shocking Transformation After Just One Year In Minnesota

JJ McCarthy (Photo By Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images) When the Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback JJ McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft, fans expected talent. What they didn’t expect was the dramatic transformation, both physically and mentally, that would unfold in just one year. A viral before-and-after image, posted by NFL insider Dov Kleiman, captured the shift in stunning detail. The top half of the image shows a reserved, straight-faced McCar…

Vikings Should Get Decade of Stability from Rookie

No draft prospect is ever a sure thing, but some prospects are seen as safer bets than others. The consensus on the Vikings’ 2025 first-round pick is that they have a safe bet. VikingsTerritory looks at a rookie prospect who should give the Vikings a decade of stability at one position. In an article on ESPN, an anonymous NFL executive said of Donovan Jackson, “You know why I really like this pick? He’s going to be a solid 10-year starter…not su…

Donovan Jackson Leading Vikings' LG Battle

Vikings first-round pick Donovan Jackson “has the inside track to emerge from training camp” as the team’s starting left guard, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Jackson, the No. 24 selection in April’s draft, made his first 31 college starts at left guard before moving to left tackle to replace injured then-Ohio State teammate Josh Simmons. Jackson performed admirably on the blind side, leading to some pre-draft chatter about his potential as …