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Vikings 2017 draft prospect spotlight: Indiana OG Dan Feeney

By Jordan Reid

Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Indian Hoosier offensive lineman Dan Feeney addresses the media during the Big Ten football media day at the Hyatt Regency. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Indian Hoosier offensive lineman Dan Feeney addresses the media during the Big Ten football media day at the Hyatt Regency. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Kevin Wilson talks with offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) during the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Kevin Wilson talks with offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) during the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Fit on the Minnesota Vikings:

With the recent release of guards Brandon Fusco and Mike Harris, there is a huge hole at right guard for the Vikings.

The key 2016 offseason free agent signing was guard Alex Boone, but he proved to be just average last season. This could be attributed to multiple factors, but the Vikings desperately need to find a solution at right guard.

Veteran Joe Berger has been back-and-forth from center to guard, proving that he is the team’s best offensive lineman, but he turns 35-years-old this upcoming May. He also is entering the final year of his contract.

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With so few possible plug-and-play guards in this draft class, Feeney is considered to be one of the draft’s safest picks. He would be a day one starter for the Vikings and they would potentially have another hole on the offensive line filled, which was among one of the worst in the NFL last season.

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Projected Draft Range: Second round

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