Ben Goessling
Sports reporter
VikingsAfter graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.
Latest from Ben Goessling
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy: ‘I know I’m ready to start’
The Vikings have not yet officially named J.J. McCarthy their starting quarterback for 2025. But inside the team’s headquarters, no announcement seems necessary.
April 29, 2025
Analysis: Vikings’ small draft class fits neatly into the general manager's big plan
The heft so obviously lacking as the past few seasons played down is in place now, giving Minnesota the equipment to win, as Kwesi Adofo-Mensah put it, “any type of game.”
April 27, 2025
State Patrol: Ex-Viking Adrian Peterson arrested in Twin Cities for driving drunk with four passengers in his car
Peterson, in Minneapolis for the Vikings’ draft party, registered blood alcohol content at nearly twice the legal limit.
April 26, 2025
How playing tackle led guard Donovan Jackson to the Vikings
Donovan Jackson’s willingness to play out of position got high marks from the Vikings. They also got high marks from their first-round draft pick, who told his agent he hoped to play in Minnesota.
April 26, 2025
Vikings continue offensive line rebuild by drafting Ohio State guard
The Vikings, drafting 24th in the first round, chose Donovan Jackson after an offseason spent strengthening their blocking.
April 25, 2025
Ben Goessling’s Vikings mock draft: What can Minnesota do with only four picks?
The Vikings begin the 2025 NFL draft with only four selections, but figure to be active in building their draft supply and filling needs on a veteran roster.
April 24, 2025
Here are the Vikings’ top needs in the 2025 NFL draft
The Vikings have only four picks: No. 24 (first round), No. 97 (third round), No. 139 (fifth round) and No. 187 (sixth round). But they need depth and youth at several positions.
April 23, 2025
Analysis: How Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he’s not married to the draft
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been on the job long enough to distinguish his NFL draft approach from Rick Spielman’s.
April 19, 2025
Vikings draft preview: Could a guard be last piece of offensive line makeover?
After signing former Colts Ryan Kelly and Will Fries to remake the interior of the offensive line this offseason, the Vikings could look for a left guard to push Blake Brandel.
April 19, 2025
Having Harrison Smith back with Vikings is ‘massive’ for O’Connell
On Tuesday at the NFL meetings, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell discussed the team's roster moves so far, including the return of safety Harrison Smith and signing of cornerback Isaiah Rodgers.
April 1, 2025
Vikings' O’Connell says he respects Rodgers but affirms team's belief in McCarthy
In his first public comments to Twin Cities reporters about the Vikings’ QB situation, coach Kevin O’Connell addressed their interest in free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his communication with J.J. McCarthy about it.
March 31, 2025
Wilf wants to get new deal with Vikings GM Adofo-Mensah done this offseason
The Vikings remain in discussions with General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah about a contract extension, co-owner Mark Wilf said at the NFL owners’ meetings Monday.
March 31, 2025
