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NFC NorthOFF: Wide ZoneDEF: Aggressive Multiple
1st Pick
#18
Scheme ConfidenceTier 1Full Continuity

The Vikings have complete continuity with O'Connell returning as both head coach and offensive coordinator, and Flores back as defensive coordinator. O'Connell's Wide Zone scheme is assigned with high confidence based on his empirical playcalling data, showing his signature Shotgun Spread tendencies with 56% shotgun rate and heavy play-action usage at 25.8%. Flores's Aggressive Multiple defense is equally certain, with his empirical fingerprint revealing a blitz-heavy approach at 46.1% and heavy blitz usage at 15.6%. Both coordinators have established track records that align perfectly with their projected schemes.

Positional Needs
IDLHIGH
5.9
RBHIGH
5.5
WRHIGH
5.5
QBHIGH
5.1
DBMODERATE
4.2
OLMODERATE
4.0
EDGEMODERATE
4.0
LBMODERATE
3.8
TELOW
3.4
Coaching & Scheme
Head CoachKevin O'Connell
OC
Kevin O'Connell
DC
Brian Flores
Wide ZoneHigh conf
Outside zone rushing, play-action, bootleg
Source: empirical
Aggressive MultipleHigh conf
Blitz-heavy, disguised pressures, versatile fronts
Source: empirical
2026 Draft Capital
Rd 1
#18
Rd 2
#49
Rd 3
#82
Rd 3
#97
Rd 7
#234
Key Roster Moves
ADDED5
OTRyan Van DemarkBUF$4.3M
CBJames PierrePIT$4.3M
QBKyler MurrayARI$1.3M
LBJacob Roberts$1.0M
DEJaylon Hutchings$0.9M
LOST23
TEBen SimsMIA
WRJalen NailorLV
DEJonathan AllenCIN
CBTyrek FunderburkCAR
RBTy ChandlerNO
Roster Traits & Gaps
Arm Talent
400.22 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
Decision Making
490.13 gap
Scheme weight: 1.1×
Mobility & Playmaking
70
Scheme weight: 1.4× (critical)
Pocket Presence
410.18 gap
Scheme weight: 0.8×
Production Volume
590.03 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
QB
Roster Overview
1 of 1 contributors
1
Kyler MurrayAGE1YR
67
Key Concerns
Interior pass rush is virtually nonexistent at 20 out of 100, undermining Flores's blitz-heavy defensive scheme.
Ball production in the secondary sits at just 6 out of 100, limiting the defense's ability to capitalize on aggressive coverage.
Running back versatility traits don't match O'Connell's Wide Zone demands, with zone fit at 44 and receiving at 33.
Linebacker coverage skills at 26 out of 100 create vulnerability in Flores's multiple defensive packages.
Multiple key contracts expire after this season, including Murray, Van Ginkel, and O'Neill.