2019 NFL DRAFT

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Offensive lineman I like that is likely to be available in 4th and beyond. (no particular order)

Lamont Gaillard, C, Georgia
Scounts
Three-year starter and team captain whose tenacity and dirt-dog mentality typifies the Georgia offensive line over the last couple of years. Gaillard's play is not without technique, but when the rep gets sideways on him, he will turn it into a proverbial fist-fight to try and hang on and get his job done. He's better down the middle than laterally and may be best suited in a power-based run scheme. It's not going to always look pretty, but his tape against Alabama shows that he's capable of becoming an eventual starter sometime soon.

Me
He is at his best knocking taking out LB's. He can hold his own with someone in front of him when there isn't he finds someone to block. His motor is always going

Connor McGovern, RG, Penn State
Scouts
Reliable run blocker with NFL-ready size and strength but exploitable holes in his pass sets that need to be addressed as quickly as possible. His starting experience at both center and guard could bring additional interest in McGovern, who would be a bigger, stronger option at center for teams facing odd-front power in their division. He is a good fit in gap and inside-zone run schemes, but his tendency to over-set in pass protection could be challenging to correct. He's an early starter as a Day 2 pick, but Year 1 could have ups and downs.

Me
He is a true junior that would have been drafted higher in 2017, but got beat some in pass rushing situations. Kipper had him rated top guard in November, but a few bad games dropped him. I think he is a value guy at this point that is 2 years younger than the guys he is being compared too

Bobby Evans, Oklahoma RT/LG
Scouts
Three-year starter with tackle experience on both sides who plays with excellent core strength, good hand placement and a noticeable nasty streak. Evans is below average as an athlete but makes up for it with upper-body power and solid technique. Despite being under 6-foot-5, his arm length (34 3/4 inches) might convince a team to try him at right tackle before any moves inside. He might be scheme-dependent, but strength and toughness give him a shot at becoming a good backup with eventual starter potential.

Me
He looks like a solid RT. He has a motor and is always blocking someone. He played with mobile QBs and was aware of what was going on and made adjustments on the fly.

Mitch Hyatt, Clemons, LT/LG
Scounts
Hyatt went to Death Valley as one of the top recruits in the country, earning first-team USA Today High School All-American notice for his efforts. The Georgia native was a third-team All-American as a freshman for the Tigers, starting 15 games at left tackle. Hyatt was a second-team all-conference pick after starting 14 games on the blind side in 2016, scoring a 90 percent grade against Alabama in his team's title game victory. The Associated Press named Hyatt a second-team All-American in 2017, and he also earned the ACC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy and first-team all-conference accolades as a third-year starter on the left side. Hyatt repeated as the Jacobs Trophy winner and first-team All-ACC selection in 2018, while also garnering first-team All-American honors by starting all 15 games at left tackle for the national champs.

Me
Started 4 years as LT was a true freshman. I think he is being overlooked because he has not become dominant, but would be a great addition that is not going to make mistakes. I would think he could get stronger as a pro.

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Dream draft for me would be to get Cody Ford at 18, Dalton Risner at 50, and Lamont Gaillard at 178.

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Ran through another mockdraft on https://thedraftnetwork.com.

I kind of liked this one even though Cody Ford was gone. It landed us a stud DT, starting guard that is a good system fit, potential steal of 3rd WR, backup RB, a solid TE/FB, and 2 great depth picks for OL.

18 Ed Oliver, IDL Houston
I couldn't pass him up with Ford off the board. He would be our next stud DT.

50 Chris Lindstrom, IOL Boston College
Going defense in round one was a huge risk, but seeing Chris Lindstrom here it worked out. He would be starting RG guard day one. He will be great when asked to pull.

81 Riley Ridley, WR Georgia
I was planning to go offensive line here, but Ridley is a steal and instantly our 3rd WR. Good size and great hands. He would make a big difference in the passing game.

120 Bobby Evans, OT Oklahoma
Played LT last year and RT 2 years before him. I like his motor and would put him at LG.

190 Lamont Gaillard, IOL Georgia
I had to go back to the offensive line and I like Lamont as a leader and another option at center.

209 C.J. Conrad, TE Kentucky
Love Konrad as an option here. Good blocker inline or backfield. I would let him play some FB. He caught 81% of what was thrown to him so he has the hands to catch what is thrown to him, but he is not going to make big plays.

247 Jalen Hurd, WR Baylor
Tall RB turned WR. Only played 1 year at WR. Really good after the catch. Could line him up anywhere on the field. Could play RB in some packages and break out to WR for better match ups.

250 Mike Weber, RB Ohio State
Really surprised he was still here. Good zone runner that is smart and productive. Will get you what the defense gives you and work hard for every yard. We need another RB and he is the perfect backup. I am thinking bigger Scottie Graham.

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I love this guys draft. Not the most realistic, but he pointed out some guys I have not researched.

https://www.dailynorseman.com/2019/3/27/18284790/minnesota-vikings-mock-draft-3-27-clueless

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On the topic of backup QB. I feel comfortable going with Sloter as a backup. If a guy like Will Grier is there in 3rd round do you take him? I would be very tempted to make the pick, but next year would be the year to draft a QB of the future for this team.

https://www.skornorth.com/vikings-2/2019/04/qb-will-grier-has-parallels-to-previous-draft-steals/

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Latest draft. Will Grier was available in 4th. 4 picks each for offense and defense.

[Monster]

Latest draft. Will Grier was available in 4th. 4 picks each for offense and defense.

Is mike Weber sort of a Devine Ozigbo type RB? I mean Ozigbo really game on the last few games at Nebraska but yeah. Before that he was just a tough runner that didn't get anything except yards from being a tough runner.

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I think Devine Ozigbo is more of power back and higher rated. Mike Weber might be more of a jack of all trades.

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On the topic of backup QB. I feel comfortable going with Sloter as a backup. If a guy like Will Grier is there in 3rd round do you take him? I would be very tempted to make the pick, but next year would be the year to draft a QB of the future for this team.

https://www.skornorth.com/vikings-2/2019/04/qb-will-grier-has-parallels-to-previous-draft-steals/

It's interesting the Vikings clearly are looking at other options at QB. They should. Some people love Sloter it forget that Sloter didn't even play one entire season as a QB in college. Joe Webb player way more than this guy. I'm a big Sloter fan but it's possible he isn't actually ready. Do I trust the Vikings when it comes to their QB group? Idk but I trust the QB room evaluation more than their evaluation of their oline! Lol

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That is not saying much. I am sure they would like to push Sloter. The guys they are looking at don't seem like much to me.