​After three years of not having a day two pick inside the top 100, the Minnesota Vikings have three of them this year.The Minnesota Vikings are heading into training camp with a rookie class that carries more questions than answers. After covering the expectations for the first three picks (Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, and Dominique Orange) earlier this month, it’s time to turn attention to the next three selections. Minnesota drafted Northwestern offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan and Miami safety Jakobe Thomas in the third round, then added Michigan fullback/tight end Max Bredeson in the fifth. Each player faces a different path to contributing in 2025, and none of them are guaranteed anything.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCaleb Tiernan faces a position flexibility questionJakobe Thomas could compete for a starting safety jobMax Bredeson has to earn a roster spot firstTiernan is a massive human being at 6-foot-8, 323 pounds, but the tools don’t all match the frame. His arms measured 32.25 inches at the NFL Scouting Combine, putting him in roughly the 4th percentile among offensive tackles. He’s also a little high-hipped and tight, which will make it easy for NFL pass rushers who can bend the arc to give him problems.In the Big Ten, Tiernan didn’t face that caliber of speed rusher every week. His technique, once engaged, is legitimately good. He keeps defenders upright and prevents them from attacking his chest. The concern is what happens before he gets his hands on someone. Speed-to-power rushers with length can be catastrophic for him, and that raises real questions about his long-term viability at tackle.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Vikings may train him at guard, and there is precedent. Blake Brandel is 6-foot-7 and starts at center, but didn’t start playing guard until head coach Kevin O’Connell arrived in 2022. Donovan Jackson and Will Fries round out an interior group that doesn’t shy away from taller linemen. Playing inside eliminates the need to mirror edge speed around the arc, which could make Tiernan more successful.If Tiernan has to play meaningful snaps in Year 1, something has gone wrong. Last season, undrafted free agent Joe Huber became a starter against the Cleveland Browns in London, and the results were okay, but far from ideal. Tiernan projects as the 6th offensive lineman long-term, and if the Vikings get that out of a 97th overall pick, it’s a win.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThomas might be the most fascinating player in this group. The Vikings selected him 98th overall despite a consensus board ranking of 184th. That’s a significant reach, but safety evaluation is scheme-dependent. Brian Flores and the defensive staff want a physical, downhill player who can attack run angles from the box, along with someone who has a high football IQ. Thomas fits that description.The 23-year-old is a smart football player who played in multiple schemes at Miami, including a run to the National Ch