Donovan Jackson wanted to be a Viking since visiting their facilities during his draft process, and Minnesota views him as the final piece of an elite offensive line.

Donovan Jackson, who was the nation’s top-rated guard in the 2021 recruiting class, is the first opening-round guard drafted by the Vikings in nearly 40 years.

Here’s where Ohio State football’s Donovan Jackson landed in the 2025 NFL Draft, along with a look back at his best moment with the Buckeyes.