Jalen Redmond Isn’t the Only Vikings DT Who’s Cruising Toward a Major Pay Raise

Vikings DT1 Jalen Redmond has developed into one of the NFL s best defensive lineman. Soon, he s going to get a major raise. So is DT2 Levi Drake Rodriguez. A 7th-Round choice in the 2024 NFL Draft, Rodriguez has snagged a starting spot and doesn t appear likely to give it back in 2026. He plays in an energetic, rugged manner that s reminiscent of Everson Griffen; both are a jack-in-the-box waiting to explode out of their 3-point stances. Paying LDR after his third NFL season looks like it could be a smart move given his upward trajectory. Pair of Vikings DTs Soon to Get Paid The Minnesota Vikings have fully leaned into a youth movement along the defensive line. So far, that has been a smart bet for both the budget and the on-field effort. Consider the hierarchy alongside the age for each of the Vikings defensive linemen: DT1 Jalen Redmond: 27 DT2 Levi Drake Rodriguez: 26 DT3 Ty Ingram-Dawkins: 23 DT4 Caleb Banks: 23 DT5 Domonique Orange: 22 DT6