Ahead of April’s draft, nobody really knew what the Minnesota Vikings would do in the first round. The one valuable pick (the second-rounder was part of the Dallas Turner sweepstakes) could’ve been used to bolster the secondary or either line, with running back being rumored as well.
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.
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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.
Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
When the Minnesota Vikings selected Donovan Jackson in the first round of the NFL Draft, the idea was that he would be the starter at left guard for this season and beyond.
The Minnesota Vikings have already begun to report to training camp and the excitement for the 2025 season is palpable. The Last season, the Vikings made a bold choice by having Brandel enter the season as the starting left guard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing to place a smorgasbord of players into the NFL Draft next week, and the school may very well set a single-season record for the most names ever drafted.
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.
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.
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.
The Baltimore Ravens have positional needs at both guard and tackle, and that’s why Donovan Jackson has been consistently connected to No. 27 overall in NFL Mock Drafts.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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