Vikings Reveal 2025 Jersey Numbers for Draft Picks, New Additions, and Veteran Updates
EAGAN, Minn. — As part of their preparations for the upcoming NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings have officially unveiled the jersey numbers assigned to their 2025 rookie class, newly signed free agents, and a handful of returning veterans opting for number changes.
This annual update, announced Friday, offers fans a first look at how the latest additions to the roster will be represented on the field. It’s a moment that often carries symbolic importance, as jersey numbers can hold personal meaning for players, mark fresh starts, or continue long-standing traditions.
Among those receiving new numbers are the five members of Minnesota’s 2025 NFL Draft class. These young athletes, recently welcomed into the NFL ranks, now have official identifiers as they begin their professional careers with the Vikings. From the first-round selection to the final pick, each player will take the field for rookie minicamp and beyond sporting a number that fans will come to associate with their performance, potential, and personality.
In addition to the draft picks, the Vikings also provided updates on the jersey numbers assigned to free agents who joined the team during the offseason. These veteran additions bring experience and leadership to the roster and, in some cases, have chosen numbers with special personal or professional significance—perhaps numbers worn earlier in their careers, or those tied to major moments or mentors.
The team also included updates on undrafted rookies who have signed with Minnesota following the 2025 draft. Though not selected during the seven rounds, these players earned their shot at making the roster and will be competing during training camp to prove they belong on the field come Week 1. Their assigned numbers represent not only their new opportunity, but also their individual journeys—often fueled by resilience, drive, and underdog determination.
In a separate but related move, the Vikings confirmed that six returning players will also be changing their jersey numbers ahead of the new season. These changes are often motivated by personal preference, a desire to reclaim a college number, or a symbol of a new chapter in a player’s career. With league rules having recently relaxed on which positions can wear certain number ranges, more players are taking the opportunity to switch.
These updates are more than just numerical details. For fans, they help cement early impressions of new players and reignite anticipation for the fall. For the players themselves, a jersey number is more than a uniform—it can be a source of pride, a tribute, or a reminder of the journey ahead.
The Vikings’ announcement reflects both tradition and transition. With each number stitched onto a jersey, a new story begins—or continues—on the field.
