It's that time of year. The 2025 NFL Draft concluded Saturday, so report cards for the Vikings and the 31 other NFL teams have been hitting the web.

While it is premature to know the complete impact of Minnesota's five-player class or that of anyone else's collection across the NFL, there's something to be said for annual traditions.

Report cards this early could all say incomplete, or as proposed by a fan in today’s Mailbag, the initial grade could be pass or fail.

It's hard to tell whether graders accounted for having limited draft capital, and it seemed like few included the addition of backup QB Sam Howell, a 2022 fifth-round pick who has started 18 of 20 games played, by sending a pick to Seattle.

There's also the backdrop of Minnesota coming off a 14-win season and being highly active for the second consecutive year in free agency.

Grades can go up or down over time as you read the report cards for Minnesota's NFL Draft Class of 2025, which includes the following players:

Round 1, 24^th overall: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State

Round 3, 102^nd overall: Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

Round 5, 139^th overall: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DL, Georgia

Round 6, 201^st overall: Kobe King, LB, Penn State

Round 6, 202^nd overall: Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh

Here are more details from 19 different assessments, including some that evaluate individual selections in addition to the overall class.

Chad Reuter, NFL.com

Overall Grade: B

Day 1: B

Day 2: B

Day 3: B-

Analysis:

The Vikings made the offensive line a priority in Round 1, taking Jackson, a sturdy guard, over available defensive backs. They also ignored defensive needs when good value presented itself in Felton, whose game will take pressure off Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Minnesota came into Day 3 with just two picks because of trades, including moves to acquire edge Dallas Turner and running back Jordan Mason. Ingram-Dawkins is a tall, athletic lineman able to step in at 5-technique behind free agents Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. The Vikings later traded for Sam Howell and a fifth-round pick from Seattle, then sent the fifth-rounder acquired in that deal to the Rams for a pair of sixth-round choices, which Minnesota used on stout inside 'backer King and solid No. 2 tight end Bartholomew. They did not address their secondary concerns, however.

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Mel Kiper, Jr., ESPN

Overall Grade: B-

The Vikings have one of the NFL's most talented rosters around one of the biggest unknowns of the 2025 season. It appears they're going to ride with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback, the 2024 first-rounder who missed his rookie campaign because of a knee injury. They let Sam Darnold walk in free agency and have passed up a chance to bring in Aaron Rodgers to compete with him. (They also traded back in Round 5 on Saturday to acquire Sam Howell, who should be the backup.) Can McCarthy thrive? He has all the tools; I ranked him No. 15 on my final Big Board last year.

Minnesota, however, came into this draft with just four total picks, the fewest of any team (the Vikings added one more via a trade with the Rams). If General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was going to help out his young passer, he was going to have to do it with surgical precision.

Receiver Tai Felton had 96 catches last season; Minnesota landed my No. 83 prospect at No. 102. Edge rusher Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins didn't fill the stat sheet in a deep Georgia rotation, but he has some traits that can be developed. He was No. 123 on my board, acquired at No. 139.

Adofo-Mensah did what he could with the team's limited picks, but I wanted to see the Vikings snag an impact cornerback who could thrive in Brian Flores' aggressive system. Minnesota was the last team to make a pick on defense (Ingram-Dawkins at No. 139), and it didn't do anything at corner. But the Vikings like the young corners they already have in the room.

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The Athletic's Alec Lewis

Jackson: A-

Some might roll their eyes at this grade. Few predicted Jackson as a first-rounder, but this is more about the Vikings taking what was in front of them. They didn't risk missing out on a fluid mover who rounds out the offensive line.

Felton: B+

Felton was productive, and he tested exceptionally well in the lead-up to the draft. He has the speed to take the top off the defense, and there's room for him to improve as a route runner. Toss in his special-teams experience, and the Vikings added an immediate contributor who could become Jefferson and Addison's running mate in future seasons.

Ingram-Dawkins: B

Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores loves big players who move like little players. Essentially, if he can find 280-pound body types like Ingram-Dawkins who are thick enough to stop the run, he will make use of them.

King: B+

Dane Brugler, The Athletic's draft expert, projected King as a fourth-rounder. Snagging him in the sixth round is good enough for a positive grade. (And if you recall, Flores and linebackers coach Mike Siravo nailed an evaluation of an off-ball linebacker with Ivan Pace, Jr., two years ago.)

Bartholomew: B

Bartholomew played with Addison at Pitt. He was productive for four seasons as a pass catcher, and the Vikings feel tight ends coaches Brian Angelichio and Ryan Cordell can maximize his abilities. Pencil him in alongside T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver as a security blanket for McCarthy.

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Pro Football Focus

Overall Grade: C-

Jackson — With the Vikings set at the tackle positions and signing center Ryan Kelly in free agency, Minnesota looks to protect its first-round pick from 2024 with the Ohio State guard. Jackson graded above the 75^th percentile in run-blocking grade on both zone and gap schemes. He has experience at both guard and tackle to give the Vikings flexibility long term.

Felton — Felton was a standout weapon in Maryland's offense this past season, producing career marks in receptions (96), yardage (1,119) and PFF receiving grade (80.2). He profiles well as a rotational/depth receiver in Kevin O'Connell's offense.

Ingram-Dawkins — Ingram-Dawkins is a big-bodied edge defender who is at his best against the run. He posted a 70.8 run-defense grade in 2024 while contributing 18 total pressures as a pass rusher.

King — King was a run-stopping specialist at Penn State, earning an 89.2 grade in the discipline. He also posted 15 coverage stops in 2024.

Bartholomew — Bartholomew snatched 38 of 51 targets for 322 yards, 169 of which were earned after the catch. Twenty of his receptions went for first downs.

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Pro Football Network Stats and Insights Team

Overall Grade: B

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the Minnesota Vikings front office came away with a well-rounded draft class, filling a few needs on both sides of the ball. The team's first-round selection of Donovan Jackson stands out as a potential game-changer.

Minnesota made it a priority to revamp the interior of their offensive line in free agency, adding former Colts Ryan Kelly and Will Fries. Jackson has great power and lateral mobility. He's tough to move and tough to get around. His addition could put a bow on what may be one of the most complete offensive lines in football next season.

Jackson: B+

Felton: A-

Ingram-Dawkins: A-

King: B+

Bartholomew: C+

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Jarrett Bailey, Touchdown Wire

Overall Grade: B-

Donovan Jackson was a good pick on the offensive line, and Tai Felton could be a good slot option between Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. No sexy picks, per se, but a productive draft that featured a good value pick by getting Kobe King in Round 6.

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Pete Prisco, CBS Sports

Overall Grade: C+

Best Pick: I like third-round receiver Tai Felton. He can really run. Vikings receivers coach Keenan McCardell will improve his route running and he will develop into a quality third receiver.

Worst Pick: I liked their picks, but I question why they didn't take safety early in the draft. They have age issues there and they lost Cam Bynum in free agency.

The Skinny: They only had two picks in the top 102, which limited what they could do. First-round guard Donovan Jackson is a good player who will upgrade the interior. Felton is a sleeper receiver, but the rest of the draft didn't add much. Sixth-round linebacker Kobe King has a chance to be a contributor down the road.

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Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports

Overall Grade: A

General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah started this draft with four selections, added one more, and knocked this selection process out of the park. Jackson in Round 1 directly helps J.J. McCarthy and the run game. He's a pro-ready guard with All-Pro upside.

Felton's speed is evident on film — and from looking at his combine workout — but there's also run-after-the-catch pop in his profile, and Ingram-Dawkins can be another chess piece for Brian Flores up front.

King is a throwback-type linebacker who provides much needed size to that position, and Bartholomew was probably the most underrated receiving tight end in the class. Needs met, and they were aligned with prospects snagged at the right values.

Jackson: B

Felton: A-

Ingram-Dawkins: C+

King: A-

Bartholomew: C

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Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox

Overall Grade: C+

The Vikings are looking to turn the offense over to J.J. McCarthy in 2025 and needed to revamp their offensive interior. Jackson will join Ryan Kelly and Will Fries as additions who should help solidify Minnesota's blocking unit.

Minnesota did move down in Round 3, grabbing the 102^nd and 142^nd picks by sending the 97^th and 187^th picks to the Texans. With the 102^nd pick, the Vikings grabbed Maryland receiver Tai Felton, who could be a very strong complement to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

"If paired with a true No. 1 receiver, he can find success on the lesser defenders on the opposing defense," Dame Parson of the B/R Scouting Department wrote.

The Vikings also found their veteran quarterback insurance to pair with McCarthy by acquiring Sam Howell from the Seattle Seahawks.

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Rob Rang, FOX Sports

Overall Grade: C

Given the highly aggressive moves GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah made in free agency, Minnesota's decision to stand pat and select Ohio State blocker Donovan Jackson is roughly the equivalent of walking past a litany of your favorite restaurants, only to go home and make yourself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. That said, I like Jackson … a lot. I won't quibble too much with a playoff-caliber team investing in the blockers necessary to protect young quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

However, with the Vikings next pick coming at receiver (Tai Felton) — obviously a relative strength of their roster — I thought they made some odd selections in this draft. Things got a little more logical in the later rounds, with the addition of flashy defensive tackle Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, hard-hitting run-stuffer Kobe King at inside linebacker and steady, all-purpose tight end Gavin Bartholomew.

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The Ringer's Danny Kelly

Overall Grade: C

The Vikings were light on picks in this draft after doing some wheeling and dealing last year to move up for edge rusher Dallas Turner, a move that cost them 2025 third- and fourth-round picks. As such, their haul is pretty underwhelming. The anchor of the group is Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson, a versatile, easy-moving lineman who can start right away at guard while bringing potential to play at tackle in a pinch. Maryland receiver Tai Felton brings blazing speed and some added depth to the receivers group, and Georgia edge rusher Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins could factor into the team's defensive line rotation early on.

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Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News

Overall Grade: D (listed 31^st highest out of 32 teams)

The Vikings had an underwhelming draft after some strong previous work from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. They ended up with some good offensive line depth early with Jackson, but the rest of the picks don't work to keep them as a playoff team in QB transition.

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Gilberto Manzano, Sports Illustrated

Overall Grade: B+

Clearly, the Vikings don't want J.J. McCarthy to see the kind of pressure that derailed Sam Darnold's breakout season last year. Minnesota completed its retooled offensive line after drafting the stout Jackson, who will join veteran newcomers Ryan Kelly and Will Fries. Felton could become a friendly target for McCarthy after the Maryland product racked up 96 receptions for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns [in 2024]. McCarthy is now set up to succeed in his first season as the starter with all the offseason moves the Vikings have made.

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Ryan McCrystal, Sharp Football Analysis

Overall Grade: B

Instant impact: Jackson

Best value: King

Riskiest pick: Felton

The Vikings were lacking draft resources due to a series of trades that led to the acquisition of an extra first-round pick last year (Dallas Turner). Jackson pairs well with Christian Darrisaw to give Minnesota an imposing left side of the offensive line. The Vikings most questionable move in this draft was the lack of trades to recoup some draft capital.

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Nate Davis, USA TODAY

Overall Grade: C (listed 30^th highest out of 32 teams)

Previous deals [and one more move on Friday] left them with one pick in the top 100, though taking G Donovan Jackson was prudent with QB J.J. McCarthy coming back from his knee injury — even if Jackson is a Buckeye protecting a Wolverine. Otherwise, a team that spent freely in free agency seemed largely relegated to targeting depth, including backup QB Sam Howell via a pick swap.

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Charles McDonald and Charles McDonald, Yahoo! Sports

Overall Grade: C

Here's why: The Vikings had a nice first pick with Donovan Jackson to bolster their offensive line, but they didn't really have too much draft capital to add impact players as the draft went on. That's OK because they got Jackson at the top of it. Perhaps Kobe King or Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins can develop and provide depth to Minnesota's front seven.

Most interesting pick: Jackson

Donovan Jackson and Will Fries is a great new guard duo for the Vikings as they begin the J.J. McCarthy era. McCarthy and the run game will benefit from the additions, and investments on the interior offensive line should make that unit a whole lot better than a season ago.

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Ryan Dunleavy, New York Post

Overall Grade: D+ (listed 31^st out of 32 teams)

The run-game-mauler Jackson was the multi-year best player on Ohio State's offensive line, including a move to left tackle during the national-championship run. But his pick at No. 24 felt too need-based. After a 78-pick wait, Felton was picked rather than addressing multiple needs in the secondary.

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Mark Maske, Washington Post

Overall Grade: C

The Vikings most consequential move during draft weekend may have been trading for quarterback Sam Howell as a prospective backup to projected starter J.J. McCarthy. They made only five picks over seven rounds, beginning by getting guard Donovan Jackson at No. 24.

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Steven Cheah of Barstool Sports

Overall Grade: C

The Vikings only had five picks in this Draft and went with Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson at No. 24. Taking the third-rated guard in a bad draft and no second Round pick makes this a fairly weak class. Maryland WR Tai Felton has some promise as they could use another option besides Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor.

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