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Vikings 3-Round Mock Draft: Replacing Harrison Smith and Aaron Jones
- The Vikings may replace Harrison Smith with Emmanuel McNeil-Warren at 18 in a 2026 mock draft.
- McNeil-Warren could fit Brian Flores' defense, with Caleb Downs not falling to 18 and EMW emerging as a top option.
- Round 2 highlights Jadarian Price from Notre Dame as a potential replacement option at running back.
- Round 3 suggests Kyle Louis from Pittsburgh as a versatile linebacker option for the Vikings.
- The mock routes the Vikings to a Round 3 pick of Will Lee III from Texas A&M as a cornerback option.
- The piece frames the draft as a chance to build long-term defensive help, especially at safety and linebacker.
- The author notes fantasy-like praise for EMW and references expert opinion on his ceiling.
- The mock lists four players Minnesota could target across the first four picks without trades.
- The article mentions the combination of Caleb Downs and EMW as top safety options.
- The roundup includes social-media posts and combine praise to underscore each prospect's ceiling.
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