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The Minnesota Vikings inside linebacker position, currently manned by aging players like Blake Cashman, Eric Wilson, and Ivan Pace Junior, is a hidden need heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite the buzz around defensive tackles and corners, defensive coordinator Brian Flores could use a young enforcer to fit his chaotic scheme. While the roster is stable short-term, no elite starter means a rookie could learn behind vets and step up by 2027. Prospects like Jacob Rodriguez, Harold Perkins Junior, Anthony Hill Junior, and Deontae Lawson could be mid-to-late round fits, with the Vikings packing four top one hundred picks. With the draft just sixteen days out, Flores is likely to call shots on linebackers, setting up long-term depth before the old guard fades.

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