Vikings Draft Miami Safety Jakobe Thomas at No. 98
The pick gives Brian Flores a physical, versatile safety prospect with ball skills.
Overview
- Minnesota selected Jakobe Thomas with the 98th pick in the third round after trading edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia for two third-rounders.
- Thomas is a 6-foot-1 safety with a 4.57-second 40 and a 4.32-second shuttle, profiling as a physical box defender with range.
- In 2025 at Miami, he logged 76 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and five interceptions after earlier stops at Middle Tennessee State and Tennessee.
- Coaches project him as a fit in multiple safety roles under Brian Flores, with veterans Byron Murphy and Joshua Metellus available as mentors.
- Scouting write-ups praise his instincts and turnover production while flagging inconsistent tackling as the key area to refine.