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Vikings Rookie Report: Week 5 Offers a Chance at 5-0 as More Rookies Get Layered In
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The Vikings rookie report is going to get a chance to catch its breath after the upcoming Saints game. Before getting to that rest, consider how things have been looking.
None of the rookies — short of fullback Max Bredeson — have snatched starting jobs. Most, though, have found a way to contribute. Part of what's being lost in the shuffle is that nobody has truly burst onto the scene to fully solidify a key job . Depth duty has been the name of the game so far.
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Shout out to Pro Football Reference for the help with the statistics.
Vikings Rookie Report | Week 5
Offense
Aug 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) hands off to running back Demond Claiborne (21) in the first quarter during a preseason game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Offensive Tackle Caleb Tiernan — 3rd Round, No. 97
1 Game, 0 Starts.
8 snaps on offense (10%).
5 snaps on special teams (20%).
Fullback Max Bredeson — 5th Round, No. 159
3 Games, 1 Start.
65 snaps on offense (26%).40 snaps on special teams (35%).
1 tackle and a pile of blocks.
Running Back Demond Claiborne — 6th Round, No. 198
3 Games, 0 Starts.
14 snaps on offense (7%).
4 snaps on special teams (4%).
6 carries for 13 yards.
1 catch for 2 yards.
(Center Gavin Gerhardt — 7th Round, No. 235 | Cut)
Defense
Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver (34) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jake Golday (41) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Defensive Tackle Caleb Banks — 1st Round, No. 18
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4 Games, 0 Starts.
75 snaps on defense (30%).18 snaps on special teams (16%).
8 tackles, 1 TFL.
Linebacker Jake Golday — 2nd Round, No. 51
4 Games, 0 Starts.
7 snaps on defense (3%).78 snaps on specials teams (68%).
6 tackles.
Defensive Tackle Domonique Orange — 3rd Round, No. 82
4 Games, 0 Starts.
73 snaps on defense (29%).17 special teams snaps (15%).
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%).
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