The Minnesota Vikings signed Max Bro͏smer ͏as a rookie free agent shortly after the 2025 ͏NFL Draft ended, offering him ͏$250,0͏00 guaranteed. ͏Coming off a record-breaking college season ͏with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, ͏Brosmer impressed at the͏ East-West Shrine ͏Bowl and the NF͏L Combine which quickly raised his profile.
Now͏, the͏ former FCS All-American must prove he belongs in the NFL͏. A strong showing at rookie minicamp and training camp could secure him a seat in the Vikings’ quarterback room in 2025.
From FCS New Hampshire to FBS Minnesota
Brosmer͏’s journey ͏to ͏͏the Vikings is ͏a testament to͏ ͏resilience. After beginning his career ͏at ͏New Hampshire,͏ where he was the first true ͏freshman quarterback to start͏, B͏rosmer faced͏ ͏significant͏͏ challenges. ͏A cancelled ͏20͏20͏ season ͏͏and an͏͏ ACL injury in 2͏0͏21 stalled his development.
However, Brosmer bounced back with ͏two strong seasons at New Hampshire, leading all FCS quarterbacks in passing yards (3,464), passing yards per game (313.5), and total offense per game (325).
Seeking greater competition, Brosmer transferred to Minnesota for the 2024 season. He started all 13 games for the Golden Gophers, completing 66.5% of his passes for 2,828 yards, 18 touchdowns, and just six interceptions. His leadership helped Minnesota to an 8-5 record and a 24-10 victory over Virginia Tech in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
Scouts were impressed by his elite touch, great accuracy and strategic ball placement, and quick release. Yet, despite a solid college career, Brosmer went undrafted.
PFSN’s Reese Decker praised his “full control of the Minnesota offense” in a scouting report, while calling out his high football IQ, honed by handling checks and audibles. Decker had Brosmer pegged as a Day 3 pick thanks to his mechanics, upper body strength, and efficient motion allow him to deliver under pressure without making costly mistakes.
Decker wrote: “Where Brosmer shines is in his mental makeup and intellectual capacity. He’s a blue-collar player, but don’t let that fool you — he’s sharp. A standout student in high school, he received offers from several Ivy League schools, including Yale and Dartmouth.”
Will Brosmer Stick on the Minnesota Vikings’ Final Roster?
Brosmer’s path to the 53-man roster will not be easy. His primary weaknesses — struggles with interior pressure and limited second-play creativity — could be tested heavily during training camp. His arm strength is average to above average, and while athletic enough to be a run threat, he won’t wow scouts with mobility.
Durability once concerned teams after his ACL and LCL injuries, but Brosmer has now completed three straight healthy seasons. His 49 career games give him rare experience for a rookie, and at 24 years old, he still has developmental upside.
Loosely compared to Brock Purdy, Brosmer (6-foot-2, 225 pounds) fits well in a pro-style offense — an asset in the Vikings’ system. With quarterbacks holding more value than ever, and Brosmer’s mental makeup and work ethic standing out, he has a realistic shot to earn a spot — if he can replicate his clean, efficient style against NFL defenders.
The fact the Vikings handed him a $250,000 guarantee suggests they see real potential. Still, realistically, Brosmer will need to outperform other backups in camp to make the Vikings’ 53-man roster by the end of the preseason.