The 3 Vikings Draft Picks with an Iffy Status Going into the NFL's Cut Weekend

Minnesota will cut down its roster from 91 players to 53 after the NFL’s cut weekend, expected to leave most draft picks secured on Sunday, August 30. The question is whether three of the Vikings’ 2026 draftees carry enough health or performance certainty to survive final trimming. Offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan, a third-round selection, is not expected to be cut despite a reported week-to-week injury, with hopes he’s ready for the Week 1 game. Running back Demond Claiborne, drafted in the sixth round, looks likely to make the roster but has raised concerns about ball security and inconsistent preseason passing work. Center Gavin Gerhardt, a seventh-round pick, is seen as a long shot and likely practice-squad material early.