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Minnesota Vikings News / Football Analysis / March 10
Re-Grading the Minnesota Vikings 2025 Draft
When an NFL team falls from 14-3 to 9-8 in a year, every team decision receives scrutiny. The Minnesota Vikings’ drop from NFC contender to missing the playoffs is complex, involving a messy quarterback transition from Sam Darnold to J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 23
How Has the Vikings' Donovan Jackson Selection Aged After One Year?
With the college football season in the books and the NFL playoffs winding down, mock drafts are starting to trickle out at a greater pace as the NFL media landscape begins to shift its focus towards April's draft.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 23
Vikings lose two O-linemen to injuries on nightmare day in Green Bay
On a day where basically nothing went right for the Minnesota Vikings, two of their starting offensive linemen and former first-round picks exited the game due to injury.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23
Vikings Rule Out OL Christian Darrisaw & Donovan Jackson
Per Alec Lewis, the Vikings ruled out LT Christian Darrisaw and G Donovan Jackson on Sunday during their game against the Packers. Darrisaw, 26, was a three-year starter at Virginia Tech and was named first-team All-ACC in 2020.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14
'I'll be fine': Vikings' Jackson on playing through injury, nearing return
Vikings left guard Donovan Jackson, the team's first-round pick in this year's draft, earned a lot of respect from his teammates and coaches when he played through a wrist injury that required surgery back in Week 3 against the Bengals.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / September 22, 2025
Vikings G Donovan Jackson (wrist) out two games after surgery
Vikings rookie left guard Donovan Jackson played through a wrist injury in Minnesota's game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Minneapolis, then underwent surgery to repair the injury on Monday in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22, 2025
Vikings’ Donovan Jackson targeting Week 7 return after wrist surgery
A banged up Minnesota Vikings team missing starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy took on an equally battered Cincinnati Bengals squad playing without star passer Joe Burrow.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22, 2025
Vikings rookie Donovan Jackson has wrist surgery, likely out through bye
Vikings rookie left guard Donovan Jackson, the team's first-round pick this April, underwent wrist surgery on Monday morning in Los Angeles, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 15, 2025
JJ McCarthy Praised Donovan Jackson While Also Smearing Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes had the most talented team in college football a season ago, and when the lights were the brightest, they showed up, winning the national championship by going through numerous elite programs.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 11, 2025
Watch: Proud parents’ tearful reaction to Donovan Jackson’s first NFL snap
While J.J. McCarthy was zipping passes in his first game in a full calendar year and Justin Jefferson was providing awesome insight on the broadcast, one of the best moments from Saturday's Minnesota Vikings preseason opener against the Houston Texans was captured on camera in the stands.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 30, 2025
First-round pick Donovan Jackson is progressing nicely at Vikings camp
Donovan Jackson has flown under the radar more than most first-round picks do during their rookie training camp. It makes sense, considering the Vikings' two first-rounders from last year — J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / June 26, 2025
Vikings first-rounder leading LG battle
Vikings first-round pick Donovan Jackson “has the inside track to emerge from training camp” as the team’s starting left guard, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 17, 2025
'He will make a few Pro Bowls': NFL coach raves about former Ohio State star who is going to have a big rookie season
The Ohio State Buckeyes had 14 players selected in the NFL Draft this past April, finishing just one short of tying the record of 15 set by Georgia in 2022.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 6, 2025
Rising Minnesota Vikings rookie turning heads in 2025 OTAs
The Minnesota Vikings entered their 2025 offseason with a clear sense of urgency. After a strong 14-3 campaign that ended in playoff disappointment, the team doubled down on roster upgrades, spending big in free agency and investing heavily in the draft.
Vikings sign G Donovan Jackson, complete rookie class
With only five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft (tied with Atlanta and Washington for the fewest in the league), the Vikings didn’t have much work to do in order to finish off their rookie class signings.
Nick Saban Reacts After Vikings Draft Ohio State Guard Donovan Jackson
The Minnesota Vikings completed their offensive line overhaul by selecting Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson 24th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24, 2025
Vikings draft G Donovan Jackson at No. 24
The Vikings were busy adding up front in free agency, and that has continued via the draft. Minnesota has selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson at No.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 16, 2025
AFC Draft Rumors: Membou, Raiders, Titans, Jackson, Texans, Bengals, Jaguars
The top four teams in this draft seem pointed in certain directions, while value may tie the Jaguars to Mason Graham. At No. 6, the Raiders could go in a few directions.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 4, 2025
2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ohio State OL Donovan Jackson
The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with in-depth scouting reports on all of the top prospects at every position in this year's class.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 5, 2025
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Buccaneers' first-round pick at No. 19
The Buccaneers will have the 19th pick in the NFL draft for the second time in three years. They’ve been linked to the following players.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 4, 2025
Ohio State Star's NFL Draft Stock is Soaring for Wild Reason
Heading into the 2024 college football season, Ohio State Buckeyes star Donovan Jackson was viewed as one of the top guards in the country. By the end of it, he had developed into a top-flight tackle.
New York Giants Draft Prospect: OL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Donovan Jackson is a guard by nature who with a solid year in an NFL program, should be ready to move into the starting lineup. A former five-star recruit
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 19, 2025
10 players in CFP national title game who will play in NFL in 2025
Here are 10 prospects from the national championship game who will play in the NFL in 2025.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / The 33rd Team / January 9, 2025
Donovan Jackson 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Ohio State Buckeyes Guard
Height: 6040 (unofficial) Weight: 320lbs (unofficial) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Josh Ezeudu Ohio State Buckeyes offensive guard Donovan Jackson projects as a developmental offensive guard at the pro level.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2024
Big Ten powerhouse featured more than any other program in ESPN's 'way-too-early' All-American team
Everyone loves a good comeback story, and according to Chris Low at ESPN, the this Big Ten team appears to be in prime position to execute one in 2024.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 10, 2024
Ohio State OG Donovan Jackson to Return for 2024
The Ohio State Buckeyes have retained an important piece of their offensive line. Rising senior guard Donovan Jackson announced on Wednesday he would be returning to the Buckeyes for the 2024 season with a video on social media.
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