Veteran Harrison Smith decided to return for his 14th season, but the Vikings need to start grooming Smith’s heir apparent. Emmanwori is regarded as the top safety in the draft. His 88 tackles led South Carolina last season. He also produced four interceptions.

After playing both offense and defense during his time at Colorado, Travis Hunter has made it clear that he also wants to play both ways in the NFL, which has made him one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft this year.

"I'm not going to let anybody tell me that I can't do something that I've already done," Travis Hunter said to SI's Pat Forde. Hunter is expected to be the No. 1 draft choice for one of the teams selecting in the top five of the 2025 NFL Draft.