Emily Leiker
Sports Reporter
Emily Leiker covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the Syracuse football beat writer for Syracuse.com & The Post-Standard, covering everything from bowl games to coaching changes and even a player-filed lawsuit against SU. Emily graduated from Mizzou in 2022 is originally from Washington state.
Latest from Emily Leiker
Vikings max out roster for offseason, sign two defensive rookies
The Vikings added Kent State outside linebacker Matt Harmon and Morgan State defensive lineman Elijah Williams, who attended last weekend's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
May 12, 2025
An early contributor in college aims for the same as the Vikings’ TE3
Gavin Bartholomew registered heavily in Pitt's offense as a freshman and is striving in Vikings' rookie minicamp to show it's a trend.
May 10, 2025
Greenard’s tweets have become Vikings’ offseason motto: ‘More is required’
The Vikings have adopted the three-word mantra of edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, who tweeted it out after their two losses at the end of last season.
April 30, 2025
Vikings sign Van Ginkel to contract extension through 2026
The Vikings will retain a key piece of their defense for one more season, signing edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel to an extension worth up to $23 million on Tuesday.
April 29, 2025
Vikings use draft to add to QB room, trading for Seattle's Howell
In need of a backup quarterback, the Vikings acquired Sam Howell from the Seahawks on Day 3 of the NFL draft Saturday.
April 26, 2025
Five things to know about the Vikings’ third-round draft pick
Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton, a longtime fan of Justin Jefferson, had an impressive NFL scouting combine and showed potential as a special teams contributor.
April 26, 2025
Vikings defense, Brian Flores grab the attention of the top defensive NFL draft prospects
Vikings defensive coordinator's creative and versatile play-calling attracts free agents to Minnesota, and now up-and-coming players are taking notice, too.
April 24, 2025
How changing landscape of college football manifests in the NFL draft
The transfer portal and name, image and likeness compensation aren’t just affecting college football. What do the numbers show about their impact on NFL draft classes?
April 23, 2025
Vikings use draft to add to QB room, trading for Seattle's Howell
In need of a backup quarterback, the Vikings acquired Sam Howell from the Seahawks on Day 3 of the NFL draft Saturday.
April 26, 2025
Five things to know about the Vikings’ third-round draft pick
Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton, a longtime fan of Justin Jefferson, had an impressive NFL scouting combine and showed potential as a special teams contributor.
April 26, 2025
Vikings defense, Brian Flores grab the attention of the top defensive NFL draft prospects
Vikings defensive coordinator's creative and versatile play-calling attracts free agents to Minnesota, and now up-and-coming players are taking notice, too.
April 24, 2025
How changing landscape of college football manifests in the NFL draft
The transfer portal and name, image and likeness compensation aren’t just affecting college football. What do the numbers show about their impact on NFL draft classes?
April 23, 2025