2025 NFL Draft: Players Vikings fans should watch in CFB Week 2

   

The NFL has kicked off, and after a thrilling opening night between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, everyone wants to see their team play. The game came down to the wire, and there were several explosive plays from rookies.

It was a nice reminder that the rookies can impact day one.

For Vikings fans, Jordan Addison scored a touchdown in Week 1 of last year. This year, we saw Xavier Worthy score two touchdowns on opening night. Rookies make an impact across the league every year, and the Vikings need to keep hitting on their first-round picks. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had a rough first two rounds in 2022, but 2023 and 2024 have looked good thus far.

Here are some players to watch this weekend before the Vikings kickoff while you enjoy some college football. We will lay out the ultimate viewing guide to maximize the best players to watch this weekend during each time slot.

Syndication: Detroit Free Press

Where to Watch: FOX

Syndication: Detroit Free Press

  • Donovan Edwards, Running Back
  • Mason Graham, Defensive Line
  • Kenneth Grant, Defensive Line
  • Will Johnson, Cornerback
  • Rod Moore, Safety

Syndication: Austin American-Statesman

  • Cole Hutson, Guard
  • DJ Campbell, Guard
  • Alfred Collins, Defensive Tackle
  • Jahdae Barron, Cornerback
  • Andrew Makuba, Safety

Syndication: Florida Times-Union

Where to Watch: ABC

Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

  • Raheim Sanders, Running Back
  • Torricelli Tompkins III, Guard
  • T.J. Sanders, Defensive Line
  • Tonka Hemingway, Defensive Line
  • Nick Emmanwori, Safety

Syndication: The Courier-Journal

  • Chip Trayanum, Running Back
  • Jager Burton, Guard
  • Eli Cox, Guard
  • Deone Walker, Defensive Line
  • JQ Hardaway, Cornerback

Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Where to watch: ABC

Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

  • Zeke Correll, Guard
  • Jordan Harrison-Hunte, Defensive Line
  • Davin Vann, Defensive Line
  • Aydan White, Cornerback

Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel

  • James Pearce Jr., Edge/Defensive Line