MIN Dallas Turner
NFL player. Position: EDGE. Team: Minnesota Vikings.
Quick Facts
- Position: EDGE (pass rusher)
- Team: Minnesota Vikings
- Draft: 17th overall, 2024
- Age: 23 (entering 2026 season)
2026 Outlook
Turner enters his third season with 11 sacks through two years. Overshadowed early by Jared Verse (drafted 2 picks later), who accumulated 12 sacks and more consistent pressure generation in his first two seasons. Turner showed improvement in 2025 with 8 sacks, nearly matching Verse's 7.5 from that season, and posted a similar pass-rush win rate (15.0%) to Verse (15.5%). At 23 with his trajectory improving, Turner has an opportunity to establish himself as a franchise cornerstone if he makes another leap in 2026. Analysts debated whether his 2025 success benefited from veteran Jonathan Greenard opening paths, but his age and improvement trend suggest upside (per Blockbuster NFL trade just changed the Dallas Turner conversation).
Greenard trade impact (June 10): The Vikings' decision to trade Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia places major responsibility on Turner heading into 2026. Turner must prove he can win one-on-one pass-rush opportunities consistently and establish himself as the clear edge rusher anchor for the Vikings' pass rush. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores will evaluate whether Turner and Van Ginkel form a capable duo or if the Vikings need to add a veteran edge rusher in free agency. The scheme can only go so far—Turner needs to demonstrate elite individual pass-rush ability to validate the Vikings' decision to move Greenard. (per All Signs Point to One Spot for Vikings Summer Free Agency)
Viking secondary strategy (April): Brian Flores' defense is built on the philosophy that strong trench play and pass rush matter more than investing heavily in individual cornerbacks. The Vikings mirror Kansas City's approach of developing and rotating cornerbacks at the position rather than paying premium salaries. Turner's pass rush is foundational to that scheme's success (per The Vikings May Be Ahead Of the Curve At Cornerback).
Role / Depth Chart
Starter, pass rusher. Second-year contributor working to solidify his role.
Recent News
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- 2026-03-01 — 2026 NFL Mock Draft With Trades: First-Round Picks & Predictions (2026 NFL Mock Draft With Trades: First-Round Picks & Predictions)
- 2026-04-25 — 2026 NFL draft trade grades: Sizing up deals for top picks (2026 NFL draft trade grades: Sizing up deals for top picks)
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