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
Four Vikings draft picks are signed heading into rookie minicamp
Only first-round pick Donovan Jackson is unsigned among the team's choices.
May 9, 2025
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
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