The Vikings rookie report for Week 7 finds a Minnesota team on the cusp of proving that they’re actual contenders in 2026 rather than merely off to an artificially-hot start.
Part of the mix has been the young lads. Many have proven indispensable to the special teams effort (even as one young lad has been entirely absent). There are then some workloads on either of offense or defense. Check it out below alongside some credit to Pro Football Reference.
Vikings Rookie Report | Week 7
Offense
Offensive Tackle Caleb Tiernan — 3rd Round, No. 97
2 Games, 0 Starts.
11 snaps on offense (7%).
12 snaps on special teams (21%).
Fullback Max Bredeson — 5th Round, No. 159
5 Games, 1 Start.
85 snaps on offense (26%).
43 snaps on special teams (32%).
1 tackle and a pile of blocks.
Running Back Demond Claiborne — 6th Round, No. 198
4 Games, 0 Starts.
18 snaps on offense (7%).
4 snaps on special teams (4%).
6 carries for 13 yards.
2 catches for 8 yards.
(Center Gavin Gerhardt — 7th Round, No. 235 | Cut)
Defense
Defensive Tackle Caleb Banks — 1st Round, No. 18
5 Games, 0 Starts.
82 snaps on defense (28%).
20 snaps on special teams (15%).
10 tackles, 1 TFL.
Linebacker Jake Golday — 2nd Round, No. 51
5 Games, 0 Starts.
7 snaps on defense (2%).
95 snaps on specials teams (70%).
7 tackles, 1 forced fumble.
Defensive Tackle Domonique Orange — 3rd Round, No. 82
5 Games, 0 Starts.
78 snaps on defense (26%).
19 special teams snaps (14%).
4 tackles, 1 TFL.
Safety Jakobe Thomas — 3rd Round, No. 98
0 Games, 0 Starts.
Corner Chuck Demmings — 5th Round, No. 163
3 Games, 0 Starts.
2 snaps on defense (1%).
24 snaps on special teams (27%).