So far, the Vikings rookie report has been somewhat clunky. An adjustment has been made as we try to land on a good sweet spot.
The basic vision remains the same. Tally up the workload and statistical totals as a way of understanding how the rookies are playing. Note: that doesn’t mean looking at these numbers as the final word on the issue that is rookie performance. Instead, it’s a small, insufficient way of coming at the topic — rookie contributions — in a recurring manner.
Shout out to Pro Football Reference for the insight on player specifics. For some Vikings reading, check out a VT piece here, here, and here.
Vikings Rookie Report | Week 4
Offense
Offensive Tackle Caleb Tiernan — 3rd Round, No. 97
0 Games, 0 Snaps. Inactive for all of 2026.
Fullback Max Bredeson — 5th Round, No. 159
3 Games, 1 Start. 51 snaps on offense (29%); 33 snaps on special teams (37%). 1 tackle and a pile of blocks.
Running Back Demond Claiborne — 6th Round, No. 198
2 Games, 0 Starts. 5 snaps on offense (5%); 2 snaps on special teams (3%). 3 carries for 1 yard. 1 catch for 2 yards.
(Center Gavin Gerhardt — 7th Round, No. 235 | Cut)
Defense
Defensive Tackle Caleb Banks — 1st Round, No. 18
3 Games, 0 Starts. 64 snaps on defense (30%); 16 snaps on special teams (18%). 7 tackles, 1 TFL.
Linebacker Jake Golday — 2nd Round, No. 51
3 Games, 0 Starts. 2 snaps on defense (1%); 60 snaps on specials teams (67%). 4 tackles.
Defensive Tackle Domonique Orange — 3rd Round, No. 82
3 Games, 0 Starts. 59 snaps on defense (28%); 15 special teams snaps (17%). 4 tackles, 1 TFL.
Safety Jakobe Thomas — 3rd Round, No. 98
0 Games, 0 Starts. Inactive for all of 2026.
Corner Chuck Demmings — 5th Round, No. 163
3 Games, 0 Starts. 2 snaps on defense (1%); 24 snaps on special teams (27%).