The 2025 NFL Draft will begin on April 24, and to prepare for that, we need Vikings fans to be fully prepared in every way. Of course, we will cover players the Vikings will need, but it is important to go beyond that.
In the case of this running back report, we will cover the position here at Vikings Wire because the team needs some better talent at the position.
The Vikings have shown that their offense and what they hope to achieve rely upon the team’s consistent ground attack. The trade for Cam Akers was a nice band-aid approach, but Akers and Ty Chandler aren’t long-term answers. Aaron Jones also has been a breath of fresh air and has made a bigger impact than anyone could have hoped. Even if they bring him back, we need a backup option in place and someone who could step up and become the guy if called upon.
With that in mind, here is a running back prospect who could don a Vikings uniform next season.
Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson (2) sneaks the ball across the goaline against Northwestern Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Player: Kaleb Johnson
School: Iowa
Year: Third-Year Junior
DOB (Age when drafted): August 14, 2003 (21)
Height (unofficial): 6-0
Weight (unofficial): 225 lbs.
Nov 2, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs for a 16 yard touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
- 3-star recruit according to 247 Sports
- First-team all-state in Ohio as a high school Senior
- Played basketball and track and field in high school
- 2024 All-American
Nov 2, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Touches: 537
Rushing Yards: 2,779
Rushing Touchdowns: 30
Receiving Yards: 188
Receiving Touchdowns: 2
Fumbles: 0
Nov 8, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) warms up prior to the game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Rushing Grade: 86.7
Yards Per Carry After Contact: 4.42
Rushing Attempts Over 10 Yards: 43
Yards After Catch Per Reception: 11.9
Yards Per Route Run: 1.23
Nov 29, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes…
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