Although there was speculation that the Minnesota Vikings could trade down from pick No. 24 to accumulate more picks, the Vikings stayed put and selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson. It's not a sexy pick, but the former Buckeye will be counted on to be a Day 1 starter for the Vikings in 2025.

The NFC North is loaded with intrigue, from the Chicago Bears getting a new coach for Caleb Williams to the Detroit Lions restocking after a stunning No. 1-seed exit to the Green Bay Packers looking to stay healthy around Jordan Love.

The Minnesota Vikings completed their offseason mission of completely overhauling the interior offensive line by taking guard Donovan Jackson in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.