Vikings 2019 7 Round NFL Mock Draft

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ROUND 1. Garrett Bradbury G/C, North Carolina St.

After the way free agency has gone for the Vikings, they almost have to address the offensive line with their first choice and do just that with Garrett Bradbury who has become the clear favorite to be the Vikings selection with the 18th overall pick.

Bradbury really stuck out amongst all the offensive lineman at the combine, where he moved with more fluidity, looked more technically sound, and was near the top in almost every test of ability. He is one of the safest picks in this entire Draft and can be plugged in at guard or center immediately. If he ends up at center, then Elfein will slide over to guard and the team upgrades to spots with one pick. Taking Bradbury makes a ton of sense on multiple levels and while it may not be sexy, it is the choice that needs to be made.

ROUND 2. Kelvin Harmon WR, North Carolina St.

Sometimes you have to take the best player available and that is what the Vikings did here. Harmon is a big-bodied pass catcher standing 6'2 and tipping the scales at over 220 pounds. He has good hands and is fast for a man his size. Harmon was very productive in college and had over 2,600 receiving yards with 16 touchdowns in his career.

The Vikings are looking for a third receiving option and Harmon could be just that. He could play on the outside opposite Adam Thielen and that would allow Stefon Diggs to be a nightmare in the slot. With Harmon in the mix, the Vikings could then aggressively shop Laquon Treadwell and could even net a 2023 6th round pick for the former Ole Miss Rebel.

ROUND 3. Michael Deiter G/C, Wisconsin

It's looking more and likely the Vikings will have to take two offensive linemen very early in the 2019 Draft. They have yet to sign one in free agency and the depth chart is anorexically thin. Deiter is a big boy at 6'6, 321 lbs. He has played everywhere along the offensive line, which will make him extremely attractive to teams in the 2nd - 3rd round range. Deiter isn't a great athlete but he's tough as a $3 steak and will go toe to toe with any pass rusher he faces.

Deiter wouldn't be handed a starting job but it would be his to lose. With Deiter and Bradbury at guards, the Vikings offensive line is immensely improved and a very rich quarterback suddenly feels much safer.

ROUND 4. Daylon Mack DT, TAMU

The Vikings brought back Shamar Stephen as they realized they weren't going to be able to afford to resign Sheldon Richardson. He is familiar in Mike Zimmer's defense and is a great run defender. Unfortunately, he won't provide the interior pass rush that Richardson brought a season ago. They could look to the Draft to find that guy, and that guy could be Daylon Mack.

Mack is 6'1 335 lbs, and while he's built like a nose guard, he is very much a penetrator. Mack had a great East-West Shrine game and then was invited to the Combine where he also performed very well. He was unblockable at times as his quickness off the ball and overall power was too much for any offensive lineman to handle.

The Vikings could take Mack and then bring him along slowly. He could be in a rotation with Stephen and Jalyn Holmes and get the chance to not just rush the passer but create havoc by disrupting blockers and the overall timing of the offense. Mack has been known to take a play off or two, and that is why he would be available this late, but if he tried that with Mike Zimmer he'd get his big ol' ass chewed until he's deficating out blood.

ROUND 6. Devine Ozigbo RB, Nebraska

The way free agency has shaken out for the Vikings running back has shot way to the top of their needs list. Many thought the team would be able to resign Latavius Murray but he signed almost immediately with the New Orleans Saints. To make matters worse, Roc Thomas, who the team had to have envisioned as their third back in 2019, was busted with a bunch of marijuana and his NFL future looks all but done. The Vikings did resign Ameer Abdullah but he will be looked at primarily as a kick returner and emergency back. There is no doubt they'll use one of their 8 picks on a runner but how soon is the question.

If the Vikings wait to take a back, they'd do well to land Ozigbo in round 6. He's got good size at 6'0 and over 200 lbs. He can get the tough yards up the middle but also was an active receiver during his time as a Cornhusker. This guy runs with great vision and power and would be a great third option in the run game, and an excellent depth piece as a rookie.

ROUND 6. Terrill Hanks LB, New Mexico St.

The Vikings surprisingly were able to bring back Anthony Barr in free agency, and while that definitely lessens their need for a linebacker it doesn't erase it altogether. Hanks is a guy who has some great game tape. He flies sideline to slide and makes big bruising hits on ball carriers. What was shocking was his poor performance at the Combine, especially in the 40-yard dash. He ran a 4.98 40 and then didn't attempt it again as he pulled a hamstring. Obviously, that isn't the end all for Hanks, but it's hard to know for sure when this guy will come off the board and how teams view him after not performing in Indianapolis the way many thought he would.

The Vikings could use more depth at the linebacker position and Hanks could end up being a steal in round 6. He could be used primarily as a special teamer as a rookie before competing for Gedeon's spot in year two.

ROUND 7. Hjalte Froholdt G/C, Arkansas

The Vikings found their starting guards earlier in this Draft and now get some depth. Froholdt isn't going to wow anyone with his athletic ability but he's a tough and gritty blocker who chucked 225 up an impressive 31 times at the Combine. He's got good size standing 6'5 and weighing in at stout 306 lbs and is SEC battle tested and approved.

He has played center and guard and that versatility is huge. Froholdt will bring some nasty to this Vikings offensive line and will be a big upgrade to its depth right out of the gate. Plus this guy hails from the mountains of Sweden and it only makes sense he ends up on the Vikings.

ROUND 7. Trey Pipkins OT, Sioux Falls

Guard is clearly the biggest need when it comes to the Vikings offensive line, but their depth at offensive tackle is troubling. They'll add some tackles in this Draft and why not take a shot on a small schooler like Trey Pipkins in round 7. Pipkins is 6'6 and well over 300 lbs. He moves very well for a man so big, and showed quick feet and good change of direction during the positional drills at the Combine. A couple knocks on this dude, are that he played at a very small school and the level of competition he faced wasn't exactly elite. He also needs to get stronger. He's got a very soft looking body and put 225 up just 16 times. All that being said, he'll be a project but definitely has some upside. The fact he hails from Apple Valley, Minnesota is also a plus as everyone loves local homegrown talent on the Vikings.

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