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: Notre Dame
• Position: OT
• Projected round: 1
• Age: 24

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• Height: 6-8
• Weight: 315 lbs.
• Arm: 34″
• Hand: 10″

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• Bench press: 24 reps of 225 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 5.05 seconds
• Vertical jump: 28.5 inches
• Broad jump: 8 feet, 9 inches
• *DNP in other drills or tests*

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Vikings Interest: 9/10

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• McGlinchey is considered one of the best prospects in the draft.
• He’s a very fluid athlete for his size.
• Experienced member of a productive Notre Dame offensive line unit.
• Has experience starting at both left and right tackle.
• Named a Fighting Irish team captain for consecutive seasons.
• Like Quenton Nelson, McGlinchey played in Notre Dame’s pro-style offense that’s similar to the one Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo will run, making the transition to the NFL easier.
• Pro Football Focus graded him as the No. 1 tackle prospect in the draft.
• PFF also graded McGlinchey as the No. 1 draft-eligible tackle in the run game.

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• According to his NFL.com draft profile, his strength and mass are below average.
• “Due to concerns with power, his ability to handle bull rushers at the point of attack will define the type of career he has.” – NFL Analyst Lance Zierlein.
• McGlinchey’s pass blocking efficiency is not as strong as other prospects in this draft class.
• His game tape reveals inconsistent performance.
• At age 24 he’s on the older end of the prospect spectrum. May have limited upside.

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Bottom Line:

McGlinchey should become an early starter at either tackle position.

Potential OL starters:

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

More Prospects:

• Billy Price | C | Ohio State
• Frank Ragnow | C | Arkansas
• Quenton Nelson | OG | Notre Dame
• Will Hernandez | OG | UTEP
• Isaiah Wynn | OG | Georgia
• Braden Smith | OG | Auburn
• Connor Williams | OT | Texas