MIN Levi Drake Rodriguez
NFL player. Position: Defensive Tackle (DT). Team: Minnesota Vikings.
Quick Facts
- Position: Defensive Tackle (NT/DT)
- Team: Minnesota Vikings
2026 Outlook
Drake Rodriguez was Minnesota's starting nose tackle after Javon Hargrave's exit, but his long-term role shifted dramatically when the Vikings drafted two defensive tackles in the early rounds. When Caleb Banks (Round 1) and Domonique Orange (Round 2) joined the roster, Drake Rodriguez dropped to NT2, losing his clear path to a starting role. While still useful in rotation, his long-term potential is now limited. (per 4 Vikings Players on Thin Ice After the Draft)
Role / Depth Chart
- Current role: NT2, rotation player
- The Vikings' draft of Orange moved him from starter to backup
Recent News
- 2026-05-03 — Post-draft roster bubble analysis; his starting role replaced by newer draft picks (4 Vikings Players on Thin Ice After the Draft)