Christian Darrisaw

NFL player. Position: OL (Offensive Lineman). Team: MIN.

Quick Facts

Position: Left Tackle
Team: MIN (Minnesota Vikings)

2026 Outlook

Christian Darrisaw is back on the field during Minnesota's minicamp following a torn ACL, showing "unbelievable" recovery progress. Teammate Brian O'Neill praised his return, signaling a positive rehabilitation trajectory. Darrisaw spoke to reporters during early June team activities, stating it's "best it's felt in two years" and that he's "trending in the right direction" with "full motion" and everything feeling "great." Once fully healthy, Darrisaw is expected to continue as the Vikings' starting left tackle, protecting the blind side of the offense (per Vikings' Christian Darrisaw — Back on field and Vikings Offers Significant Injury Update on Critical $104 Million Star).

Role / Depth Chart

Offensive line: Starting left tackle.

Injury Status

Recovering from torn ACL injury. Back at practice during minicamp (as of June 2026). Expected to be fully healthy soon.

Recent News

2026-05-13 — What's a Realistic Outlook for the Vikings' Offensive Line in 2026? (What's a Realistic Outlook for the Vikings' Offensive Line in 2026?)
2026-06-14 — Vikings Offers Significant Injury Update on Critical $104 Million Star (Vikings Offers Significant Injury Update on Critical $104 Million Star)
2026-06-12 — Ex-Vikings Lineman Calls Minnesota the 'Polar Opposite' of Jaguars Experience (Ex-Vikings Lineman Calls Minnesota the 'Polar Opposite' of Jaguars Experience)
2026-05-18 — 2026 Offensive Line Rankings - FTN (For the Numbers) (2026 Offensive Line Rankings - FTN (For the Numbers))
2026-06-11 — Vikings Minicamp Observations: Wrapping with Helmets Off; Young DBs Make Plays on Football (Vikings Minicamp Observations: Wrapping with Helmets Off; Young DBs Make Plays on Football)
2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
2026-04-29 — Updated Vikings depth chart reveals projected starters after 2026 NFL Draft (Updated Vikings depth chart reveals projected starters after 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-06-11 — Both Murray and McCarthy Need to Talk More Vanilla while Focusing on Job at Hand (Both Murray and McCarthy Need to Talk More Vanilla while Focusing on Job at Hand)
2026-04-23 — 2026 NFL Draft First-Round Primer: Team Needs, Mock Picks, Draft Selections (2026 NFL Draft First-Round Primer: Team Needs, Mock Picks, Draft Selections)
2026-06-10 — Vikings' Christian Darrisaw — Back on field (Vikings' Christian Darrisaw — Back on field)

Open Questions

Will Christian Darrisaw be fully healthy and ready by the start of the 2026 season?
Can he return to pre-injury form, or will there be lingering effects from the torn ACL?