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Minnesota Vikings: 7 options if they pass on WR in first

By Dan Zinski

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as the Tennessee Titans make their pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as the Tennessee Titans make their pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Jack Conklin – OT – Michigan State

The Minnesota Vikings signed Alex Boone to a four-year deal worth $26.8 million, signed Andre Smith to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million and brought back Phil Loadholt on a new one-year deal worth $4 million. Oh and they also elected to do nothing with Matt Kalil, who will play for $11.1 million in 2016.

Needless to say the Vikes have a lot of money invested in their offensive line – more than any other team in the NFL, in fact – but that doesn’t mean they’re necessarily done adding O-line talent.

If the Vikes decide not to draft a WR in the first, they could target the offensive tackle position and bring in Jack Conklin of Michigan State.

The 6-6, 308-pound Conklin gets high marks from scouts for his size and strength, and possesses enough athleticism to stay at tackle in the NFL. He’s the kind of heady, physical player Mike Zimmer would love to have. The Vikings are not just trying to upgrade the talent on the O-line, they’re trying to take on a nastier, more competitive demeanor. Conklin already has that going for him.

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