Vikings Prospect Player Card: Isaiah Wynn | OG | Georgia

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Apr 25, 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: Georgia
  • Position: T/G
  • Projected round: 1-2
  • Age: 22

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  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 313 lbs.
  • Arm: 33 3/8″
  • Hand: 8 1/2″

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  • *DNP in on-field drills at NFL Combine*

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Vikings Interest: 9/10

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  • Wynn’s consistent technique, agility and athleticism stand out on tape.
  • Plug-and-play starter from day one.
  • Outstanding lateral quickness, specializes in pass protection. Also very solid in the run game.
  • Very smart prospect with a high football IQ. Very quick reaction time.
  • Pro Football Focus graded Wynn as the No. 4 overall tackle in the nation and the No. 2 draft-eligible tackle in terms of run blocking.

  • Wynn is a versatile player. He started 12 games at left guard in 2016 and excelled as a left tackle in 2017.
  • Allowed two sacks and five pressures in 15 games last season.
  • Team captain for the Bulldogs.
  • At Georgia, Wynn played against top competition in the SEC conference.
  • Pairing Wynn with center Pat Elflein would give the Vikings one of the most athletic offensive lines in the NFL for years to come.
  • He makes tough blocks look easy. From J.R. Reid’s Twitter feed:

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  • At 6-3, 313 lbs. Wynn is undersized as a tackle.
  • His blocking in the screen game will need to improve at the next level.
  • Vikings would likely move him from the left side over to the right.
  • Wynn played with a torn labrum in his shoulder during the last three games in 2017. He had surgery in February following the season.

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Bottom Line:

Wynn is one of the top offensive line prospects in the draft. His versatility will make him a valuable asset to any NFL team.

Potential OL starters:

LT Riley Reiff – LG Nick Easton – C Pat Elflein – RG Isaiah Wynn – RT Mike Remmers

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