Donovan Jackson

22-Year-Old GuardOG
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Vikings added Jackson at 24th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft to bolster an already revamped O-line, giving the team upside and youth at left guard, where he made 31 career starts at Ohio State. He also showcased emergency versatility to step in at LT, as he did down the stretch in 2024 in place of Josh Simmons. That could help Minnesota if Christian Darrisaw's recovery from a serious knee injury forces him to miss time early in the year. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year contract with the Vikings in May of 2025.
Adds help to Vikes' offensive line
OGMinnesota Vikings
April 24, 2025
The Vikings selected Jackson in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 24th overall.
ANALYSIS
Minnesota's flaws along the interior offensive line were firmly on display in their final two losses of the season, making guard a priority even with the team having the fewest picks in this year's class. Jackson provides immediate help in that area with 31 career starts at left guard for Ohio State. He also helped save the Buckeyes' season by kicking out to left tackle when Josh Simmons went down with a knee injury mid-year. That versatility is a nice bonus if injuries hit the Minnesota offensive line again, but Jackson (6-3, 315) is best suited to stick at left guard.
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