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4 days until the Vikings fans get the offensive lineman of their dreams! I obviously am hoping the Vikings do not take an offensive lineman with the first pick just to see things burn.
I will say that if there is a top defensive end available that they should run to the podium with the pick. Montez Sweat, Clellin Ferrell, or Rashan Gary would be easy picks. The contracts given up this past season to defensive ends or pass rushers was enormous. The Vikings do not want to try to go into that market.
With Everson Griffen likely gone after this season or on a drastically reduced salary (which makes me believe he could be gone) they will need to have some viable alternatives. Weatherly looks promising and they have several players that they are developing in Bower, Aruna, Odenigbo, and Mata’afa. But if there is a top player in the draft available they really should go that route.
Defensive tackle would be another position to grab someone early. Christian Wilkins, Jeffery Simmons, & Dexter Lawrence would all be candidates worth the pick to me. With Shamar Stephen on a low priced deal and Jaleel Johnson and Jalyn Holmes still developing, a top defensive tackle would be an excellent pick.
I cannot see a defensive back in the 1st unless they are planning on trading someone.
Tight end has been a position many have discussed as a need and I am still confused by this sentiment since I do not think they will carry 4 tight ends on the roster.
QB, WR, and RB are positions that would be a complete surprise in the 1st.
That leaves the elephants in the room.
This mock tries to bring in some SIZE!
https://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/sharedraft.php?d=pkhoyh
Bleacher Report - Matt Miller big board
Fanspeak - Steve Team Needs
TRADES
BALTIMORE RAVENS
SENT: ROUND: 1 PICK: 18
RECEIVED: ROUND: 1 PICK: 22 & ROUND: 4 PICK: 11
ATLANTA FALCONS
SENT: ROUND: 2 PICK: 18 & FUTURE ROUND 4 PICK
RECEIVED: ROUND: 2 PICK: 13 & ROUND: 5 PICK: 14
22: R1P22 OT JAWAAN TAYLOR FLORIDA
HEIGHT: 6’5”
WEIGHT: 312
ARMS: 35.13”
HANDS: 10”
WING: 84.75”
BENCH: 24
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jawaan-taylor?id=32195441-5934-9425-ed94-9fc450b432bc
https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/jawaan-taylor
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45: R2P13 DL DEXTER LAWRENCE CLEMSON
HEIGHT: 6’4.4”
WEIGHT: 338
ARMS: 34.75”
HANDS: 10.5”
WING: 84”
40YD: 5.05
BENCH: 36
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/dexter-lawrence?id=32194c41-5728-8048-d62b-e09e0d1d71d6
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2019-nfl-draft-profile-di-dexter-lawrence-clemson
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81: R3P17 C ELGTON JENKINS MISSISSIPPI STATE
HEIGHT: 6’4.4”
WEIGHT: 310
ARMS: 34”
HANDS: 10.25”
WING: 83”
40YD: 5.09
3CONE: 7.77
BENCH: 29
VERTICAL: 28”
BROAD: 9.08’
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/elgton-jenkins?id=32194a45-4e11-7507-3601-9c3adcefa1c1
https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/elgton-jenkins
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113: R4P11 WR JALEN HURD BAYLOR
HEIGHT: 6’4.6”
WEIGHT: 226
ARMS: 32”
HANDS: 10.25”
WING: 77.625”
BENCH: 23
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jalen-hurd?id=32194855-5208-0933-a42b-f137c6bf565f
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120: R4P18 RB MILES SANDERS PENN STATE
HEIGHT: 5’10.5”
WEIGHT: 211
ARMS: 30.63”
HANDS: 9.25”
WING: 74.625”
40YD: 4.49
10YD: 1.67
3CONE: 6.89
BENCH: 20
VERTICAL: 36”
BROAD: 10.33’
pSPARQ: 128.9
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/miles-sanders?id=32195341-4e15-3567-869d-79c73965b54e
http://thehuddle.com/2019/03/29/nfl-draft-rb-miles-sanders-penn-state/
https://nflspinzone.com/2019/03/23/nfl-draft-2019-miles-sanders-best-running-back-class/
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152: R5P14 S WILL HARRIS BOSTON COLLEGE
HEIGHT: 6’1”
WEIGHT: 207
ARMS: 31.25”
HANDS: 9”
WING: 74.75”
40YD: 4.41
10YD: 1.54
3CONE: 6.91
BENCH: 20
VERTICAL: 36.5”
BROAD: 10.25’
pSPARQ: 128.8
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/will-harris?id=32194841-5200-0007-18bb-de0956128b7a
https://steelersdepot.com/2019/04/2019-nfl-draft-player-profiles-boston-college-ss-will-harris/
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190: R6P17 G NATE DAVIS UNC-CHARLOTTE
HEIGHT: 6’3.2”
WEIGHT: 316
ARMS: 33.13”
HANDS: 9.5”
WING: 79.375”
40YD: 5.23
10YD: 1.84
3CONE: 7.94
BENCH: 23
VERTICAL: 36”
BROAD: 8.92’
pSPARQ: 94
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/nate-davis?id=32194441-5638-7014-16dd-ae9208a0087f
https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/nate-davis
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209: R6P36 DL JOHN COMINSKY CHARLESTON
HEIGHT: 6’5.3”
WEIGHT: 290
ARMS: 323.5”
HANDS: 9.75”
WING: 79.75”
40YD: 4.69
10YD: 1.67
3CONE: 7.03
BENCH: 22
VERTICAL: 33.5”
BROAD: 9.67’
pSPARQ: 131.8
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/john-cominsky?id=3219434f-4d27-5428-ccac-ad99ba74b4eb
https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/john-cominsky-was-built-for-this
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247: R7P33 TE CALEB WILSON UCLA
HEIGHT: 6’4.2”
WEIGHT: 240
ARMS: 33”
HANDS: 9.75”
WING: 79.5”
40YD: 4.56
10YD: 1.62
3CONE: 7.2
BENCH: 14
VERTICAL: 29”
BROAD: 9.42’
pSPARQ: 109.9
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/caleb-wilson?id=32195749-4c13-2675-ea2f-e42283f6be98
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/03/caleb-wilson-ucla-te-nfl-draft-2019-profile.html
https://lastwordoncollegefootball.com/2019/02/19/caleb-wilson-2019-nfl-draft-profile/
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250: R7P36 CB DERREK THOMAS BAYLOR
HEIGHT: 6’2.7”
WEIGHT: 189
ARMS: 33.75”
HANDS: 10”
WING: 82”
40YD: 4.43
10YD: 1.53
BENCH: 8
VERTICAL: 39.5”
BROAD: 10.92’
pSPARQ: 130.5
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/derrek-thomas?id=32195448-4f38-1313-dc0c-8662227b2789
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UDFA
CB JORDAN BROWN - SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
WR PENNY HART - GEORGIA STATE
DL KINGSLEY KEKE - TEXAS A&M
DL GREG GAINES - WASHINGTON
S ZEDERICK WOODS - MISSISSIPPI
CB MARK FIELDS - CLEMSON
LB CODY BARTON - UTAH
LB OTARO ALAKA - TEXAS A&M
WR JAZZ FERGUSON - NORTHWESTERN ST
QB EASTON STICK - NDSU
CB DERRICK BAITY - KENTUCKY
EDGE MAXX CROSBY - EASTERN MICHIGAN
EDGE JUSTIN HOLLINS - OREGON
OT DONNELL GREENE - MINNESOTA
QB JORDAN TA’AMU - OLE MISS
OT TREY PIPKINS - SIOUX FALLS
DL ALBERT HUGGINS - CLEMSON
TE ANDREW BECK - TEXAS
QB NICK FITZGERALD - MISSISSIPPI STATE
P MITCH WISHNOWSKY - UTAH
K MATT GAY - UTAH
I would love to get Taylor, Lawrence, & Jenkins with the first 3 picks. That brings some size and hopefully talent to the lines which you always want to keep strong.
In this scenario the Vikings likely put Taylor at right tackle and O’Neill over to left tackle. Although, Taylor is talented enough to play left tackle. Jenkins could compete for the left guard spot and provides excellent insurance should Elflein gets hurt (knock on wood) or falters.
Lawrence is a no brain-er IMHO. He would be the heir apparent to Joseph in a few years and I could see them lining up together at times too. Try running on that duo. It just makes too much sense and you have to remember the Vikings had to sign Joseph to a hefty contract in free agency to address his position.
Hurd would be a potential/traits type pick. He has decent production in his one year at receiver. He has plenty of experience running the ball out of the backfield so they could use him in multiple ways.
Considering the Vikings have not brought in any veteran backs after losing Murray besides re-signing Abdullah (TJ Yeldon come on down please, Sanders would be a nice pick.
Harris is a safety the Vikings have met with and likes to bring the wood. He has plenty of speed and just needs coaching up. He is the kind of player where Zimmer would say “whoa” instead of “go”.
Nate Davis brings more size to the line at 316 lbs. He could be groomed to take over the right guard spot in a couple of years. Isidora will be entering his 3rd season and it is make or break time.
Cominsky is a size speed type of player and he may or may not stick at defensive end. He is pretty big and runs a 4.69. He could end up being a DT when it is all said and done.
Wilson seems to be dropping on some boards probably due to blocking concerns. He has plenty of speed though. If he lasts this long it could be a steal (aren’t they all?).
Thomas is another corner the Vikings have show interest and has the size and speed that Zimmer covets.
If the Vikings pulled off this draft their offensive line would be ....
LT- Reiff, Taylor, Norton
LG - Jones, Collins, Dozier
OC - Elflein, Jenkins, Edison
RG - Kline, Isidora
RT - O’Neill, Hill, Bisnowaty
Lots of options.
Recap
22: R1P22 OT JAWAAN TAYLOR FLORIDA
45: R2P13 DL DEXTER LAWRENCE CLEMSON
81: R3P17 C ELGTON JENKINS MISSISSIPPI STATE
113: R4P11 WR JALEN HURD BAYLOR
120: R4P18 RB MILES SANDERS PENN STATE
152: R5P14 S WILL HARRIS BOSTON COLLEGE
190: R6P17 G NATE DAVIS UNC-CHARLOTTE
209: R6P36 DL JOHN COMINSKY CHARLESTON
247: R7P33 TE CALEB WILSON UCLA
250: R7P36 CB DERREK THOMAS BAYLOR
Well, there you have it.
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