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
More Prospects:
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Now this is a player I would pass on by trading down if he is still on the board ~ He could even play right OT in a pinch ~