Vikings Prospect Player Card: Frank Ragnow | C | Arkansas

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Apr 23, 2018
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As the NFL Draft approaches, Vikings Territory is taking a look at prospects that may interest the Minnesota Vikings. Since it’s evident the team would like to add a long-term offensive line starter at some point in the early rounds, let’s examine the players who could fit that mold.

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  • School: Arkansas
  • Position: C/G
  • Projected round: 2-3
  • Age: 21

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  • Height: 6-5
  • Weight: 320 lbs.
  • Arm: 33 1/8″
  • Hand: 9 3/8″

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  • Bench press: 26 reps of 225 pounds
  • *DNP in remainder of drills due to ankle injury*

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Vikings Interest: 10/10

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  • Pro Football Focus (PFF) considers Ragnow the best center prospect in the 2018 NFL Draft.
  • He’s been PFF’s highest-graded center the past two seasons.

  • Has been dominant in both the passing game AND running game.
  • Considered a “high-character” guy with valued leadership and locker room traits. Check out this fantastic interview between Ragnow and Darren Wolfson of KSTP.
  • Did not allow a quarterback sack in four years at Arkansas.
  • Named team captain by teammates.
  • Ragnow is a self-described “Minnesota boy.” He grew up near Chanhassen, Minnesota.
  • He has playing experience at both guard positions as well as center.
  • Ragnow has been trending upward, with some reports suggesting he may go as high as the first round.

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  • Ragnow is coming off a season-ending high ankle injury.
  • Considered not as gifted athletically as other offensive line prospects in the draft.

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Bottom Line

Ragnow’s floor is equal to that of a solid NFL starter.

Potential OL starters:

LT Riley Reiff – LG Nick Easton – C Pat Elflein – RG Frank Ragnow – RT Mike Remmers

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